We are made of stories—stitched together by memory, experience, longing, and the quiet hope that healing is possible. My work is to listen for those stories. To hold them gently. To help you find the threads you want to keep, and the ones you're ready to release.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve sat with people navigating the raw edges of trauma, the ache of anxiety, the fog of depression, the quiet complexity of ADHD. I’ve held space for survivors of sexual assault, for those untangling themselves from religious wounds, for souls reckoning with illness, identity, and the grief of what was never given - or what was taken too soon.
This isn’t a space of judgment. It’s a space of returning—to yourself, your voice, your power. Whether you're arriving with specific pain or a sense that something inside you is stirring, you are welcome here. You are not too much. You are not too late.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
MI LMSW 6801116566
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Kristyn is a professional, warm, empathetic listener. She is deeply invested in the growth of her clients and offers consistent support and expertise. Kristyn has been a constant pillar in my personal growth and I couldn’t recommend her more.
Written on Sep 01, 2026 after therapy with Kristyn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue