Helping children, teens, and young adults
Hi! I’m Kristen.
Hey there, so glad you’re here! Authenticity and realness are at the core of my work with the folks I support in therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have 15 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I received my Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work and have experience in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, disordered eating, and life transitions.
I love people, so supporting individuals of all ages is a real delight for me. That said, I especially enjoy helping kiddos and teens learn to regulate their big feelings and get the support and tools they need. I support individuals in their unique spiritual and faith journeys and offer a safe place for individuals who are LGBTQIA+.
I collaborate with parents to develop a clear path to healing. As I meet with individuals and parents, I use humor and empathy, along with treatment modalities tailored to each individual. I am a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and use an understanding of the brain, nervous system, and relational attunement to help your child regulate through the ups and downs of life all while enhancing their own appreciation for who they are as an individual.
My motivation is to help empower you and/or your child to enhance their tolerance for the natural discomfort life offers all of us. I care deeply about helping people their favorite version of themselves.
Let’s do this.