More Than a Guide

I’m here to come alongside you

I’m Kristy, and I’m genuinely glad you’re here.

If you're looking for a warm, real human who believes your story matters (not just your symptoms), you've come to the right place.

Let’s Clear Up One Thing: You’re Not Broken.

Forget the idea that you are "off," crazy, or defective. That simply isn't true.

The truth? You have a complex, powerful, and utterly unique story. And everything you do—the habits you hate, the thoughts that spin, and the ways you react—makes perfect sense once we unpack that story. I love helping clients connect those dots!

Counseling with me is like having a safe, non-judgmental space to lay out all the chapters of your life. Once we understand why you think and act the way you do, you get to decide what's next: What changes do you want to make? How do you want to show up in the world? What truly matters to you? You are the author of your next chapter.

My Toolkit & Experience

While my style is personal and warm, my work is grounded in what the research says actually helps you heal and thrive. I've been providing one-on-one care and coaching since 2002 (moving from discipleship groups into professional counseling), and I rely on proven, evidence-based therapies:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Trauma-Focused ACT): Learning to accept what we cannot change, commit to our values, and move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Understanding how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors.

Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT): Focusing on healing and growth through connection.Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT): Focusing on healing and growth through connection.

Coming soon: I am currently training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to deepen my ability to support trauma healing.

Specialities

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Young adults

  • Pastors

  • Missionaries

  • Life Transitions

  • Grief and Loss

  • Guilt and Shame

  • Obsessions and Compulsions

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Social Anxiety

  • Addiction

  • Burnout and Career Dissatisfaction

  • Premarital Counseling

  • Stress

  • Eating concerns/disorders

  • Faith Crisis

  • Relationship Issues

  • Trauma

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Self-Esteem

The People & Roles I Love Supporting

I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of people, but my heart is especially dedicated to a few specific groups:

College-Age Young Adults: Since my counseling internship, I've loved supporting young adults as they navigate the awesome, terrifying, and confusing transition into independent adulthood. It's the most exciting time to build a strong foundation!

Missionaries, Pastors, and Their Families: As a former missionary and pastor myself, I understand the unique isolation, expectations, and pressures that come with vocational ministry. This is a safe space where you don't have to carry the weight alone.

A Note on Faith Integration

My faith is an important part of who I am, and I am a Christian therapist. My commitment, however, is to use ethical, evidence-based therapies first. If you want to integrate your faith into your healing journey—whether that means exploring difficult spiritual questions or using your faith as a resource—I will meet you there. If faith integration isn't for you, that's okay too!

Your Journey, Your Pace

FAQs

  • Our standard session fee will be discussed during the initial consultation. Your final out-of-pocket cost will be determined based on your specific insurance benefits and coverage.

  • You will meet with Kristy (via telehealth or in person) who will listen and ask questions to help define and clarify concerns, explore the many possibilities that may exist for change, and develop a strategy or plan for action. Counseling is a process where people can expect to feel support and guidance, to discover strategies for better coping, and to have the freedom to speak honestly about their feelings.

  • I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness techniques to help clients manage Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic attacks, and social anxiety.

  • You should consider couples therapy if you are experiencing repeated destructive conflicts, communication breakdown, feelings of resentment, or emotional distance in your relationship.