Education

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology

• Additional intensive postgraduate training in Somatic Experiencing, Gentle Reprocessing, and EMDR.

 

Experience

With three decades of experience across clinical, community, and private practice settings, Kristen has worked with individuals navigating:

• Developmental and complex trauma and abuse

• Post-traumatic stress

• Grief and reproductive trauma

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression

• Family-of-origin wounds

• Relationship stress and attachment injuries

• Major life transitions

• Emotional dysregulation and chronic overwhelm

 

She is particularly passionate about supporting clients whose trauma has shaped their identity, nervous system, and relationships, helping them reconnect with stability, inner safety, and self-compassion.

 

Therapeutic Approach

Kristen utilizes an individualized, integrative approach that blends:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Somatic Experiencing (SE)

• Gentle Reprocessing (GR)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

• Mindfulness 

• Strength-based

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Her work honors both the emotional and physiological aspects of trauma and healing. She provides a safe, validating, and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels right for them.

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What You Can Expect from a Session

Kristen is known for her down-to-earth presence, authenticity, and ability to make clients feel deeply seen and understood. Her goal is to help individuals regulate their nervous systems, process past experiences, build emotional resilience, and create healthier patterns in their relationships and daily lives.

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She believes every person is capable of healing—and that therapy should feel like a partnership rooted in trust, humanity, and genuine care.

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