Kris Harper
Kris Harper
(she/her)
Hi there, I'm Kris Considering seeking mental wellness can be terrifying. Congratulations, you have taken the first step and I would like to help you continue on your journey. Has life gotten difficult? Are you struggling to find a balance in dealing with past life experiences, current expectations, overwhelming emotions, a mind that won't slow down, and/or so much more? Have you lost yourself? Do you find that self-care is something you only see in the movies and healthy relationships seem to be an impossible dream? I have a passion for meeting people where they are and taking a holistic approach in the journey to wellness. Coming from a community mental health background, I enjoy working with persons 18 to 100 who are struggling with where they currently are in life; grief, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders. I strive to create a safe place to get to know yourself and develop the coping strategies to have the life you want to have. I like to laugh and get serious too. Let's take the next steps of your journey together.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will explore challenges that you have faced in the past, personal and family history, and where you would like to go moving forward. We only discuss what you are comfortable with. I have two agendas as a Therapist; safety and working on you getting better. Hopefully you can get better with me, but if we aren't a good fit, we will work on finding someone who is.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am known for working well with those that have previously not been successful on their journey in therapy. I bring me to every session and am genuine with who I am. I don't sugar coat issues. I accept people where they are, regardless of their past. I use humor when appropriate, and listen. I can promise if I don't know something, I won't make up answers. I'll say I don't know and will help you find what you need. I will treat you with dignity and respect. My personal beliefs don't come into play. Your sessions are about you
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with people who may be apprehensive about therapy or who have struggled with therapy in the past. I like those with a sense of humor that are okay with sarcasm and keeping it real. Overthinkers, those with strong emotions, complex lives...... that's who I enjoy working with. LATER EVENING AND WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
About Kris Harper
Kris Harper offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Indiana.
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Eclectic
I meet you were you are. I have thousands of hours of training in multiple science backed methods of treatment and work with you to figure out which is the best method(s) to help you reach your goals. I have been in the field for over 2 decades and understand the importance of treatment being individualized. I believe that mindfulness is a tool that is necessary with any form of treatment. I am a trauma informed therapist.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have been at DBT practitioner since the late 1990's with multiple trainings for individuals and groups. I have seen significant change when persons learn the skills necessary to regulate emotions, deal with things that are out of their control and lean problem solving, develop skills to stay in the here and now, and develop necessary tools to develop and navigate healthy relationships.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT has been in my toolbox for many years and I have had the privilege to train with some of the best. ACT is about learning to be in the here and now and moving forward. It is about experiencing with judgement. ACT has been beneficial for persons with chronic pain issues, anger issues, mood regulation, or just generally feeling stuck with where they want to go in life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our minds like to give us information that often times is distorted and/or repetitive. CBT helps to address this coupled with learning action to move in the direction of your values Mindfulness is a tool that I combine with any practice. I have trained at the Beck Institute (the developers of CBT), as well as hundreds of hours of additional training and being a trainer myself.