Welcome! Pursuing and participating in therapy is hard work, and I commend you for beginning this journey.
My name is Kristin (she/her) and I am an open and affirming Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Virginia. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression; anxiety; abandonment and attachment trauma; grief and loss; and general coping-skill development. My experience includes responding to traumatic events and/or mental health crises in the metro Richmond area, and applying Psychological First Aid to build skills in de-escalation and self-regulation.
The treatment modalities that I can offer virtually include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion-focused family therapy, and play therapy (adults play, too!). I am a Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, but I also know that you are bigger than your trauma(s), so I apply a healing-centered approach to help highlight and celebrate natural strengths and resources. I specialize in mindfulness and grounding work; navigating major life changes; and processing inner child and/or attachment wounds.
I hope you find the best fit for your therapeutic needs, and I appreciate you taking your time to see what I could offer you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904011284