Kristen Snyder
Hello, I'm Kristen! I am so glad you're taking time to look at my profile! I am very passionate about my work and feel very honored to be the one that gets to walk alongside people as they work through their struggles. I meet all humans with empathy and warmth, which reflects in the way I approach the work we'll do together. I believe in the healing power of laughter, so know humor is welcome!
First session
In our first session my priority is to begin building an open, non judgmental environment. I don't have a strict structure or agenda, rather I view the first session as a collaboration and hope it feels more like a conversation. I will ask you how you're feeling as we go but overall, I want to be able to get an idea of who you are and what you're hoping for from our work together. Ask me questions too! If there is something that's important for you to know, we address that too.
Strengths
Identity matters so much as we move through life and it can change drastically as we grow and develop. My life experience of learning and accepting my own identity adds a unique strength in wanting to explore and validate anything that resonates with you! I hope for you to learn and unapologetically express who you are. Life is short, how can I support you in being authentically you? My approach is always through a strengths based lens and the intention of learning your strengths in all areas of your life.
Ideal clients
If you are in the LGBTQ+ community, going through a life transition, experiencing grief, or in a couple and hoping to reconnect you're in the right place! I love working with clients that are engaged in their therapy experience. I am open to any personal goals and hopes for therapy and will take the time to explore what you want for yourself!
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My approach is intended to meet you where you are. I don't think I am an expert in your life because you're the one living it! I want to invest the time to learn who you are and where you're coming from through our time working together and inform the kinds of interventions or methods that would work best for you. No two people are the same so I don't see how my approach could be the same.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC020254