Hello, it's so nice to meet you! I'm proud to see that you are taking the next step in your mental health journey. My name is Kristine and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I also have advanced certifications in Drug and Alcohol counseling as well as grief counseling. I have worked in the mental health field for the past 7 years in a variety of settings.
During our first session, my main goal is to learn about what makes you, you! We will get to know each other, explore the challenges you are facing and ways we can work towards your personal goals. We will create a collaborative plan in order to help you reach these goals.
I believe the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is of the utmost importance. Due to this belief, I take our interactions seriously; I am dedicated to building a safe environment with each client in order to promote growth and well-being.
Are you struggling with low mood, irritability or feelings of nervousness? Are you going through a challenging life transition or dealing with relational conflicts? Do you ever feel lost and that you may benefit from speaking with someone? We may be a good fit!
I utilize a combination of techniques when working with clients, based on their unique needs.
Attachment based therapy is helpful for clients to explore where their unique relationship patterns may stem from; which can be the first step in working through them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy provides a helpful framework for understanding how our thoughts may impact our emotions and behaviors.
Narrative therapy provides clients the chance to separate themselves from the issue that have gone/are going through by examining the situation from a different lens.