LPC, 8 years of experience
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and business owner of Renewed Joy Counseling, LLC. I help adults put their feelings into words and process their thoughts in a way that leads to more balanced, positive thinking. My hope is for clients to gain practical tools they can implement in their everyday life, to better their quality of life and live life to the fullest.
In our first session, we'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy and outline what you'd like to focus on. This helps me get a clear understanding of your goals, so I can create an individualized treatment plan for you.
I'm down-to-earth, while providing structure and support to help clients gain awareness of their thought patterns. Sessions include reflection, discussion, and strategies that can be applied between sessions. My approach is goal-oriented and collaborative.
I work best with adults who are already motivated to make changes but need encouragement and accountability to stay on track. My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-focused to help you make meaningful progress.
I use DBT to help clients develop mindfulness skills. These techniques reduce anxiety by grounding you in the present moment and teaching healthy ways to manage emotions and stress.
I use CBT to help clients recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety. A favorite technique I use is "Putting Your Thoughts on Trial," where we look at the evidence for and against a thought to find a more balanced perspective.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 18, 2025
Very kind and great at listening. Challenges your current behavior and thinking into more positive thoughts.
July 29, 2025
I feel as I can be open about all my feelings without any judgement and Kristy gives the best advice and is extremely helpful in moving forward with changes.
June 27, 2025
I guess it timed out. Thank you for your time and helpful comments June