I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wyoming with over 30 years of experience.
My family members say that I was born a therapist. Selecting a therapist can be a life altering choice. I happen to know that from a first-hand perspective. We can all benefit from good therapy during difficult life times. Are you feeling emotionally exhausted? If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, unappreciated, unloved, stuck, or just not currently satisfied with your life in general, it is probably a good time to enlist a therapist as your partner to resolve these issues.
When I was in graduate school, absolute strangers would walk up to me in the laundromat and start sharing their life stories or ask for my advice. I graduated from Indiana University while a single parent, raising 3 young sons. Now as a parent of 3 adult sons, step parent of 2 adult daughters and grandparent of 6 wonderful children; my husband of 25 years and I continue to enjoy the wonders of a blended family - - as he would say, “we’ve seen it all”.
My therapeutic style is friendly, nurturing and empowering. I have successfully worked with: Individuals, Families, Relationship Issues, Parenting, Senior Life Issues, Depression/Despair, Anxiety, Emotional Abuse, Adjustment & Life Transitions, Divorce & Blended Families, Addictions, ACOA/ co-dependency, Adolescents. I would best describe myself as a catalyst for change and growth.
Long career. . . long list.
I have been trained and worked with multiple modalities: Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive and Brief Solution Based Therapy. This is not a “one size fits all” – together, you and I will determine which will work best for you. Think of us as a partnership to discover the real you and to remove obstacles that may be holding you back.
Whatever your age – senior, adult, or adolescent I would enjoy working with you, if you are ready. The “ah-ha” therapeutic moment for me came when a former student shared the “fortune” inside his fortune cookie from dinner the night before, saying “this was obviously meant for you, not me”. The fortune cookie message, which has had permanent residence taped to the top of my computer monitor for over a decade, sums up my personal model for therapy: “You discover treasure where others find nothing unusual.”
Now that I am officially designated as grown-up and no longer challenged with raising my own family, I know that my authentic “happy place” is in one-to-one counseling where I can get to know the treasure that you are.
If you are ready to take that step with me, I am here to support and empower you and look forward to our combined future.
I work with my online clients in the evenings and on weekends. I do check email daily (often several times) and will respond to you within 24 hrs. - - sooner if possible.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, 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), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WY LPC LPC-2018
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristina Giger. 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.
Kris comes with a myriad of background experiences from which to draw examples and models into therapy discussions. She actively works to determine what to focus upon and engages you in digging in to find solutions. She is respectful and relaxing to talk to.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Kristina is an empathetic and responsive therapist with wise insights. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I just got back in touch with Kristina after a two year absence, and it feels like we're picking up right where we left off, which is great. I still have some newer problems that I would like to talk out with her, as I trust her expertise, especially while I'm living in a small town that doesn't have great access to mental health facilities.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Kristina for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kris is knowledgeable, thoughtful and offers truly constructive ideas. Speaking with her is like talking to an old, dear friend. She understands our situation and her experiences with it really give us an edge. Can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Great therapist. She is the perfect mix of listening and suggestions for action
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 8 months on issues concerning addictions
Kris is great! very attentive and understanding. She is very good at keeping me posted with her schedule changes! Would 100/10 recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes