My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC #13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards an Ed.D in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions to better support student’s educational journeys. I am a highly motivated mental health professional and genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I believe all therapists have their unique approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach starts with building a therapeutic bond and continues through various techniques I utilize, from CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused, Reality therapy, Gestalt, etc., modalities. My goal is to support my clients with the best therapeutic approach that adapts with their current mental health symptoms and interpersonal or intrapersonal problems they are struggling with. My experiences as an Indian female, have led me to believe the importance of being culturally competent is not only essential in my career, but in my social, academic, and personal life. I have and continue to seek skills and education to support children and families who come from various cultures, socioeconomic status, family support systems, age, gender, and national origin. I understand the collectivist and individual societies client’s identify with. I support clients who are struggling with various mental health disorders ranging from mood, personality, and trauma disorders. I invite you to a safe space to discuss any problems impacting your emotional well-being. I want you to be heard, and understand therapy is a non-judgement zone for you to share triggers impacting your mental health.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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