Hi there!
First and foremost, I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps in the counseling process. I know the thought of talking to a stranger about yourself can be anxiety inducing, however I do know that setting aside the space to process through whatever is going on is essential in the healing process.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Kristen and I have been a counselor since 2018. I have worked in various settings from a hospital step-down unit, outpatient community mental health clinic, private practice, and corporate mental health.
I tend to take a Cognitive Behavioral approach to counseling where I try to focus more on the areas of your life that you can change (like your thoughts and behaviors) in order to promote inner peace and better coping with adverse events. From my time on the crisis unit, I have also picked up a tendency to dive into Solution-Focused Therapy. I have found that if there is a basic need that is not being met, it is really difficult to work to lessening symptoms or changing maladaptive thought patterns.
It's also important to note that I tend to take more of a team approach to counseling. I have found that although I am the expert in mental health, you are the expert in your life. It is my hope that we can work together to find ways to cope better with whatever is going on in your world.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
-Kristen Gaffey, MS, LPC
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
WI LPC 7522-125
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristen Gaffey. 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.
Kristen has been very helpful and instructive. I've gained a lot of from our sessions.
Written on Aug 21, 2020 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
For her being my second counselor she’s the best one I’ve worked it and I think she really gets me at least I hopes so.
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Kristen has been extremely helpful, she immediately understood what my needs were. She helped me set up goals for myself and keeps checking in on me to see how I am doing. I truly believe that she cares about me and my success.
Written on May 22, 2020 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes