Krista Stanick
I believe therapy should be a place where you can feel comfortable being yourself, feel truly heard, and talk openly without judgment. With over 16 years of experience working with adults, I know reaching out for support can feel difficult, and I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can start wherever you are.
I love teaching new skills to my clients to assist them in managing their individual struggles more effectively every day.
My approach is genuine, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and I’ll work alongside you as you process past experiences, navigate current challenges, build healthier skills, and create meaningful changes that help you feel better and move forward.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin identifying what you would like to gain from therapy. We will talk about what brings you in, what has been happening in your life, and the concerns or experiences you would like support with. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of whether we are a good fit. There is no expectation that you share everything at once. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you while beginning to identify your goals and what may be most helpful moving forward. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of how we can work together to help you feel better and create meaningful change in your life.
Strengths
I bring warmth, honesty, compassion, and years of experience to my work with clients. I believe one of my greatest strengths is creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative—I’ll listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help you look at things from different perspectives while also offering practical tools you can use outside of therapy. I balance support with gentle challenge when it can help you grow, and I tailor our work to you rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Most importantly, I want you to feel that therapy is a place where you are truly heard, supported, and empowered to make changes that are meaningful to you.
Ideal clients
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something in your life to change. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, or experiences from your past that continue to affect how you feel today. Therapy can provide a supportive space to better understand yourself, process difficult experiences, and recognize patterns that may no longer be serving you. Together, we can work toward developing healthier coping skills, building confidence, improving relationships and boundaries, and finding more effective ways to manage life's challenges. You don't have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Whether you are looking to heal from the past, feel better in the present, or make meaningful changes for your future, our work can help you move toward a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral interventions during therapy sessions to explore past experiences and make connections between current cognitive schemas and distorted thinking that is impacting your ability to manage emotions effectively and engage with others more appropriately.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am trained in providing Dialectical Behavior therapy and utilize several interventions to assist you in making connections between the mind and body. I can also help you appropriately identify and label your emotions to defeat distorted cognitions that usually accompany many emotions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC011052