Therapists in Hickory, NC

We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity.  You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now.  Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships.  Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.

I have been successfully practicing therapy for over twenty years. The clients I work with prior to enrolling in treatment express that they feel frustrated, ignored and helpless. I provide individual, couple, and family telehealth therapy. I have successfully treated clients who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual trauma. I also treat clients with anxiety, anger, communication, and depression issues. My clients see significant improvement and develop tools and skills over time in treatment. I'm very proactive in my person centered approach.

Are past traumas interfering with your life? Do you need help on your journey to create a life where you can thrive? Is peopling really hard for you? Are you comfortable with how your sexual self is expressed? This work takes openness, intention, & curiosity. Life can be tough, but it can also be amazing. Together we can work towards helping you find clarity, resilience, & hope in the face of adversity.

Accepting new clients! Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step to attending counseling! I strive to hold a safe and authentic space for my clients where they can feel supported. My passion is working with college students, young adults, and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, major life changes, relationship concerns, and more. I discovered this passion during my time working with college students at Appalachian State Counseling and Psychological Services. Making changes can be scary, but together we can break down these barriers so you can live your ideal life.

At Walgren Counseling, PLLC we have 20 therapists. Although each has a unique set of training & experience, our approach to working with you is similar. We all have a holistic, client-centered, and tailored approach. Rather than identifying an ideal client, we believe in developing a relationship with you that will be most helpful to you. Our therapists strive to bring out each person's ability to find balance and healing from within. Our entire office, from office staff to clinician, is committed to making you feel well-cared for.

You’re always exhausted. The alarm clock buzzes, and you struggle to open your eyes. The blanket feels like it’s made of lead as you attempt to get out of bed. It’s the same every morning, and things only worsen from there. You sleepwalk through each day in a thick, hazy fog. You’re not fully present, but you go through the motions because you’re supposed to. It’s getting difficult to remember a time when you actually felt good, and you can’t imagine ever feeling happy again. You've tried fixing your problems, but no solution lasts for long. You know that something needs to change, but you don’t know how. It feels hopeless!

Hi! I’m Kristin, a therapist and momma of two wild little boys. As parents, we hold these perfect, vulnerable creatures in our arms for the first time and vow to never let them feel an ounce of pain. But then they do. They have their own complex set of fears and worries and it’s terrifying not knowing how to help them. By even reading this and considering counseling for yourself or your kid, You’re making such a brave choice. We ALL need the support of the greater village to raise kind, well-adjusted kids.

Therapy is a journey to self-empowerment and deeper self-awareness. Whether your struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, therapy is a place where you can safely explore the most profound aspects of your mind, recognize your true wants and needs, and learn to effectively regulate your emotions while fostering connection and positive engagement with yourself and the world around you. Therapy can help you better understand how to harmonize the mind-body connection for optimal well-being, life satisfaction, and happiness.

Welcome! Part of the reason you’ve found your way here might involve overwhelming anxiety, a strained relationship with food or your body, stress from work or school, difficulties with boundaries, wanting to better your communication skills, work through new transitions or doing the deeper dives into trauma. I offer a relational, supportive, and collaborative approach to ensure safety in the therapeutic space. I value authenticity as I meet my clients where they are to create goals together.

Life sure is complicated. And our nervous systems act up, making it difficult for us to function. Whether it's anxiety, depression, divorce, loss or other issue that you are going through, I use the most successful approaches to help you. I offer a comforting rapport that incorporates a no-nonsense and laid-back approach to help you maneuver life's challenges and come out the other end better for the experience.

Hi! If you're exhausted, frustrated, angry, disillusioned, or simply in need of guidance in a life transition or situation, you're in the right place. I offer a safe space to dive into the challenges on your plate. Anxiety and depression are my specialities, but please know that I work with clients on a wide array of topics. I often utilize traditional talk therapy, and I regularly pull in CBT techniques that I think might be helpful to you, but should you or I decide a different modality would be useful, we can discuss that as well. I want our sessions to be collaborative and for you to feel heard and supported.