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Dr. Kristen Dreyfus, LMFT

Relationship issues Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, relationships, and personal challenges. My approach centers on compassionate, holistic care that honors each person's unique journey. I have extensive experience helping clients address communication difficulties, relationship dynamics, life purpose exploration, and emotional healing.

My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals through diverse experiences, including workplace stress, family dynamics, and young adult challenges. I work closely with my clients around feelings of isolation, guilt, shame, and personal growth obstacles.

I bring a deep commitment to understanding each client's individual needs, whether they're struggling with mood challenges, relationship transitions, chronic health conditions, or personal identity exploration. My goal is to create a supportive, affirming space where clients can develop meaningful insights and practical strategies for emotional well-being.

Professional experience

17 yrs in practice
Relationship issues Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

NC LMFT 2043

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Kristen Dreyfus. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Extremely knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. Dr. Dreyfus is the very best therapist I have ever spoke with. Very understanding and knowledgeable in dealing with life issues, relationship issues and most importantly issues stemming from military service (anxiety, depression, ptsd, etc.

Written on May 26, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management

It has really helped me through some of my dark time and hardships. My therapist helps me understand my life more and more and we are now working on how to better myself!

Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Provide comfort with clarity and installs confidence I believe she can untangle the messiest of minds

Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Dreyfus has helped me navigate through the most difficult time in my life. I would recommend her to anyone going through relationship issues, anxiety and depression.

Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Genuine, caring, vast depth of knowledge & experience, and always makes you feel that you're her most important client. Quite a balancing feat on that one. Very pleased to have found her, she's been a HUGE help to me.

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

She was so wonderful and kind and thoughtful . I really enjoyed me time with her and would absolutely recommend her for a friend, or reach out to her in the future if I have any needs!

Written on Sep 27, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes