I am a 2010 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Social Work. I spent the first 10 years of my career working in high needs school settings. While I loved that role, my real passion is in working with individuals and couples to develop strong therapeutic relationships. Working with couples is especially rewarding as I get to see two people who are struggling learn how to do the work to improve their communication, their intimacy and their enjoyment of the relationship with each other. I work with all ages and situations. I see each client as an individual on their own personal journey and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my clients where they are in life and work with them to identify areas where they might need help evolving. I provide trauma focused care and I am passionate about helping clients identify traumatic psychological wounds that may be holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is critical to a successful outcome. I look forward to joining you on your own journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801094151
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Kristen is an outstanding therapist that listens to my concerns without biases and provides helpful responses to help me control my negative behaviors better and continuously provides positive support.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She understood my specific issues and helped me work through them. I highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is very kind and listens very well. I find it very easy to talk to her
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Kristen was really attentive during our session. She made several suggestions of coping skills. She kept notes to remember things in the future.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
After trying three councilors I found Kristen. I was clear that she was a great fit for me before the end of the first session. Her active listening skills are exceptional as is her ability to choose the right time to offer advice, and the right time to wait.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month