I have been licensed in New York for 5 years and have 13 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, motivation, self esteem, confidence and career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 008424
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My quality of life has greatly improved after talking to Kristina. She offers great tools, understanding and kindness. I trust her completely and she is beyond competent. I would recommend her any day.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Kristina is absolutely amazing. She is so patient, and a great listener, she makes me feel very comfortable and safe.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kristina is so easy to talk to and has such a gentle voice that when she responds it nearly calms me immediately. She is patient and understanding and genuinely respectful. The idea that anyone would take time out of their day, possibly any time of day or night, to respond to a message when you're in distress is so heart warming. And Kristina responds with passion and care in every message. She helped me feel valid and seen after just one session and I will be returning to her for as long as I can.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, co