Kristen is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's student at Valparaiso University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in English Education and Creative Writing and has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents in an IOP setting, supporting teens navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and self-harm.
Kristen approaches therapy from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, believing that each client brings unique abilities, values, and resilience to the therapeutic process. She takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to counseling, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs, goals, and strengths.
Kristen is dedicated to providing culturally responsive, affirming care and values working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and neurodivergent individuals. She strives to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, build effective coping skills, and discover their own capacity for resilience and growth. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges, strengthen their sense of self, and create lives that feel authentic and fulfilling.
