I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience. I have worked with a multitude of populations including those who experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life changes, illness/cancer, sexual assault, and Veterans issues including combat/MST.
I pride myself in being compassionate and direct with my clients and don't shy away from having those hard conversations with folks. My emphasis is firstly on maintaining safety and developing safety plans for those who need them. I believe that therapy is what you make it and if you come to me with motivation to make changes for yourself I am ready willing and able to help you on your journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the connection between our thoughts and behaviors (CBT) and I believe in the use of mindfulness/meditation to help us ground ourselves and the importance of self-care. I believe that therapy is a wholly collaborative process and you are the expert of you. We will work together to develop treatment goals.
I commend you for deciding that you are worthy of better and that its time to make some changes. You/We can do this!
I look forward to meeting you on your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristen Buongiorno. 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 is a great listener and asks thoughtful, insightful questions to help you reach your own conclusions. Though always diplomatic, she is not afraid to call out the narratives I tell myself that are not serving me and force me to question and engage with them. She’s tremendously helpful, kind, and honest.
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Kristen has went great lengths with her patience, understanding and knowledge to improve my mental health. She is very respectful, supporting and personable. I am so thankful for her
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I couldn’t have asked for a better match. She is extremely knowledgeable, full of helpful skills to share, very patient and understanding. She has a unique way of putting things into perspective that I found to be a lot easier and more productive than others approaches.
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Best therapist i’ve ever had, have to look for another one right now as she is unavailable. I will miss her very much and I hope I get to have her as my therapist again
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She’s amazing and always listens to me and understand. So sweet so nice about everything always there.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
This is my first time doing any sort of therapy and I didn’t know what to expect at all , I was nervous and didn’t think I would like it but Kristen made me feel so comfortable and understood. I’ve received so much insight in the short two weeks since I’ve joined and am so excited about my new path to healing and getting to know myself better than I have ever before.
Written on Oct 07, 2020 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue