LCSW, 9 years of experience
Hello! I'm happy your here! Let’s figure this out together. I am a Licensed clinical Social worker with 7 years of experience working with clients to help navigate through unresolved trauma. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, client-focused rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
I refer to my first session with a client as a "Clear the Air Session" we're really taking a deep dive into who they are and the factors that got them to where they are now. Questions that I ask are "why therapy?" and "Why now?". Start with introductions and learning more about their learning styles.
Having specialized working with adolescent girls for over eight years, allowed me to master the skill of meeting clients where they are. Understanding their environment and the foundational and environmental factors that impact and for their lives. Having the knowledge and skill set with various population makes it easy for me to create a specialized, tailored, and intentional plan for each client that not only helps maximize this time together but capitalize on the end result obtaining measurable progress.
I fully enjoy working with clients that are overwhelmed in life they feel stuck, alone, and a lack of emotional support in their day to day lives. My clients have enough hope and value in the possibilities of being the best version their selves and just need some tools, resources, and guidance to achieve it.
6 ratings with written reviews
May 23, 2025
I felt like I was talking to a big sister that I never had! The session brought me back down to earth and validated that my feelings and let me know— I am doing alright where I am. She was very direct which is exactly what I needed.
April 15, 2025
Kristel THANK YOU! I'm SO excited to keep meeting with you. Your energy is exactly what I looking for in a therapist. 1 session in and I already feel so validated and seen. <3333
April 1, 2025
She is truly the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. Her compassion, warmth, and ability to create a safe space make all the difference. She listens without judgment, offers thoughtful insights, and always makes me feel seen and supported. Thanks to her, I’ve grown so much emotionally and mentally. I can’t recommend her enough—she’s incredibly gifted at what she does and genuinely cares about her clients.
I've been using ACT for eight years in my practice. It's helped dozens of my clients use acceptance and mindfulness process to produce greater psychological flexibility and handle pain more effectively. The method of ACT will help us to recognize life is meaningful even with the pain that comes with life events.
I've been using CBT for eight years in my practice. It's helped dozens of my client challenge constant anxious thoughts and help manage their anxiety. The method of CBT will help us to recognize feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that effect each other.
I've been using TIC for 7 years, my experience with TIC treatment method