Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 22 insurances. Specializes in Eating Disorders, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(she/her)
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Welcome! I'm Kristin McQuiston and yes I have a rhyming name. Whatever it is that brought you here, I just want to acknowledge your efforts in exploring what could be a great stride towards your mental health. Working with someone new and exploring something new can be anxiety provoking, but I'm here to go at your pace. I'm open to any questions you may have about me as well. I bring curiosity and understanding to each session with the goal of helping individuals take one more step in their journey of self discovery and acceptance. I believe that exploring the depths of human complexity and emotion is a life long journey that can be difficult and yet beautiful. I have most experience in working adolescents and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I've also facilitated family therapy in-person and virtually. I would be asking the hard questions. I hope to promote the idea that individuals can be their authentic self within the space that I would help create for them. My goal is to help you live a life that feels purposeful, empowering, and fulfilling. I'm here to listen and help when you are ready to share.
A first session with me would be mostly questions for the individual that would help me get a better understanding of that person's life circumstances. I will ask about present and previous living arrangements, family, friends, career/career aspirations, hobbies, relationships, lifestyle, pets, etc. I will invite the person to ask me any questions that they may have about myself or my experience in the field. Something that I would want to know as your therapist is the kind of support that is helpful for you as well as what is not helpful.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are listening, helping people feel understood, and offering non-judgemental compassion. My approach of ACT and CBT will always be applied in a way that encourages acceptance of the self and opportunities to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns.
I am best positioned to serve individuals and family members of those with eating disorders. My ideal client is someone who is motivated to address any hardships that they feel are creating obstacles and challenges that are preventing them from moving forward in life. With family work, my main goal is to address any feelings of resentment that any family member may be holding onto towards another. For the time being, I will be available mostly in the afternoons and evenings. I would be the ideal therapist for someone who is seeking therapy sessions in the later hours of the day.
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Tufts Health/Cigna
My experience with values exploration through individual and group therapy would enhance a person's ability to connect more with the values they pursue or would like to prioritize more. Part of my therapeutic process would be uncovering what those values are and enhancing an individual's view of how these values can contribute to their purpose in life. I can assist the individual with promoting acceptance of self without giving in to intrusive thoughts that can be overwhelming.
Sometimes thinking patterns become so normalized that they are difficult to be aware of. My goal would be to help bring that awareness and offer the opportunity for seeing patterns differently. My approach is to offer other possibilities and allow space for you to inquire your own thoughts about those possibilities.
Lets address mindfulness practices or present focused awareness that can help improve interpersonal relations. I can help individuals with acknowledging how intense emotions can interrupt a person's intentions and values. The goal would be to help clients regulate effectively and reflect following de-escalation. I would focus on improving a person's view of the self and others.
The top priority for me would be taking trauma step by step with no rush intended. My approach is soft and welcoming. In sessions, the goal would be to focus on processing difficult emotions and letting go of any emotions driving decisions that interfere with your day to day functioning.
My goal is to always aid in a person's ability to carry out a meaningful life after uncovering what that would look like for the person. Let's focus on what you believe your narrative to be. Together we would find the steps to embodying that vision by challenging any feelings of shame, guilt, or doubt stemming from past experiences.