
Bright Horizons Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
306 Garrisonville Road, Suite 201, Stafford, VA 22554
Let's Connect (540) 889-0813

At Bright Horizons, we know all people face obstacles they don’t know how to overcome on their own which are stopping them from living their best life. When people don’t have the tools to overcome the obstacles they face, their lives often become hopeless and they give up. Bright Horizons provides a supportive space where people learn to overcome these obstacles, so they’re empowered to live their best life now.
Our clinicians are diverse in their areas of expertise and clinical styles. At Bright Horizons Counseling Services, we provide a personalized approach, matching you to one of our licensed counselors to ensure you and your family get the tailored therapy you need to start living your best life now.
We all face challenges and Bright Horizons is here to help with you with yours. By understanding who you are and where you are emotionally, we guide you to find the root causes of the obstacles you’re facing, and teach you the tools to help resolve them. Using the insights you’ve discovered, you'll be prepared to respond skillfully to future challenges.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Bright Horizons Counseling Services now - (540) 889-0813
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Bright Horizons Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (540) 889-0813
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701004775 Kristin Gartner
- In Practice for 14 years
- Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701004775
Licensed Professional Counselor: Kristin Gartner
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Bright Horizons Counseling Services
306 Garrisonville Road
Suite 201
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 889-0813Email us
Nearby Areas
Counties

Bright Horizons Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Take the first step to help. Call now - (540) 889-0813