I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho, with over 14 years of experience working with adults. I have worked with a wide range of clinical concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career and academic concerns, eating concerns, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues. I have also worked with many individuals who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive and I believe all humans deserve understanding, compassion, and respect. I use an integrative approach to therapy and tailor interventions to what would be most helpful for you in the session. I use engaging and experiential therapeutic experiences that allow clients to practice in session skills. I am trained in Mindful Self-Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process Therapy. My approaches are trauma-informed. For the past 10 years, I have been researching, practicing, and implementing mindfulness-based strategies in my clinical and personal practices. Recently, I have become certified as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and lead groups, teach workshops and classes, and implement these practices into my work with clients. This work helps clients use self-kindness and self-understanding in difficult situations. What I have found is that when we are more gentle and kind with ourselves, we begin to feel better.
Seeking support takes courage and strength. I am here to support you in your wellness and healing journey. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ID LCPC LCPC-6004
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She’s amazing and so very understanding! She always knows what to say and is great at redirecting if needed!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kristin for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,