I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of New Jersey, with over 15 years of experience working as a counselor, behavior modification and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, motivational issues and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have counseled many children, families and individuals in a variety of settings.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, supportive and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LPC 37PC00330400
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Kristen is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I feel so lucky to have such an incredible therapist who is so understanding, empathetic, timely in communication, and overall strives to make me challenge myself in ways that I have not done before. I am truly honored to be able to learn from someone like her!!
Written on Mar 16, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kristen is the first therapist in my life and she did a fantastic job! She always patiently listens to my concerns and consistently offers valuable suggestions! Would definitely strongly recommend her!
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks
Kristen has been so wonderful she’s so accepting and easy to open up to
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kristen is a great counselor. She always keeps it real with me when I'm indulging myself and is so supportive in my growth journey. I'm never afraid to be completely honest because I know she is too.
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kristen was highly professional and helped me to get through a difficult time in my life. Kristen helped me to feel comfortable and open during counseling and did not judge me. I am grateful for her counseling.
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Quickly responds
Helps me focus
Challenges me to think clearly
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts