Kristen is an experienced and passionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with more than 10-years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. With a focus on trauma-informed care, Kristen provides a safe space for individuals to process past experiences and develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage the impacts of trauma. Kristen utilizes a person-centered approach to meet the unique needs of each individual to foster emotional resilience and growth. Kristen’s passion lies in creating a safe and supportive environment to empower individuals to explore challenges and create lasting positive changes. Kristen enjoys working with a wide array of clients but has primarily worked with children, adolescents, and young adults. Kristen utilizes several therapeutic approaches to meet the individual’s needs such as, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), SITCAP (Structured Sensory Interventions for Traumatized Children, Adolescents and Parents), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Somatic therapy, Mindfulness, and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).

Kristen earned both her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University. Kristen is EMDR trained and is also a certified clinical trauma practitioner.

*Kristen is not taking new clients at this time.