"I am here to serve and guide you in your journey. The key to overcoming grief, betrayal, lack of trust, life stressors, depletion, isolation, overbearing thoughts and apathy is having a person in your corner that can truly empathize and support you. My main goal is to build a trusting and therapeutic bond so we can deal with these issues and create a realistic and effective plan for true change and healing."

"My philosophy about counseling and therapy is: the more you understand yourself and your patterns of behavior the better you can make positive change. Do you have marital issues that you are struggling with and need an honest objective opinion? Are you struggling with depression or anxiety and can’t seem to get out of the cycle? Many times it is another set of ears that is needed to help bring objectivity and clarity to an issue of life's crossroads. I also enjoy helping people understand why they keep repeating negative patterns and behaviors. Therapy can be very positive and inspire you to make changes."

"Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Are you hoping to gain understand and work through trauma? Could your marriage or family benefit from gaining communication skills? I work with a variety of emotional or relationship issues you may be facing. Often times individuals experience difficulty and pain, and are left feeling overwhelmed. By understanding underlying emotions and gaining better coping skills, one is able to face life feeling more prepared and emotionally resilient. As your therapist, my goal is work with you to gain insight, build skills and help you to feel like the best version of yourself."

"**Now providing psychiatric evaluations, behavioral assessments, medication management consultations, as well as pharmacogenomic testing to children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults.** (select insurances accepted for medication evaluation and management, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Priority Health)"

"Is your child or teen struggling with academic, behavioral, social, or emotional issues? There may be a need for additional support and redirection to get through these challenges which affect the whole family. Therapy can be life-changing as it provides the skills to help us meet these challenges successfully. I have provided therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 30 years. With a wide variety of therapeutic experience, I have been helping people solve their problems and accomplish their goals as well as improve the quality of their lives. I provide a warm, supportive environment."

"As we move through our lives, we often find ourselves having to cope with different situations, people, emotions, or thoughts. Whatever it is you find yourself struggling with, I am here to help. I work with my clients to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment to openly discuss the issues they may be experiencing. It is always my goal in therapy to help guide my clients toward achieving their ideal futures. I do this by encouraging them, inspiring motivation, and guiding them toward the changes they are wanting to establish."

"You might be suffering from depression, anxiety, grief or anger, which has negatively affected your ability to sleep, concentrate, enjoy activities with family and friends. I know that it is difficult to share these feelings. I have a passion for helping others and it is my goal to help you identify the causes of your distress and to provide a safe, non-judgemental, supportive environment and work collaboratively with you and/or family to work towards a positive outcome by equipping you with more effective communication, coping and decision-making skills. "

"Thrive Therapy Group, PC is an outpatient mental health group dedicated to providing experienced, compassionate, and empathetic psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our therapists are highly responsive. Appointments are quickly scheduled and insurance benefits are verified before your first visit. New clients may access intake forms on our website, saving time at the initial appointment."

"Anyone in need of a life change? If your hand is raised, click here! From managing stress and anxiety to taking control of our finances, organizing our home, getting quality sleep, losing weight, eating well, managing chronic health concerns, or just engaging in an overall wellness plan – taking care of ourselves can feel like another full-time job. It can feel overwhelming to do it alone, leading most people to abandon their aspirations and feel stuck in place – sometimes for very long periods of time. If you feel ready to move forward, I invite you to walk with me as we work to re-ignite your motivation and commitment to change. "

"As a person passionate about helping others, I seek to assist individuals, couples, and families in working through issues to achieve greater mental health. These can be issues of communication, parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other struggles. By addressing these themes in a safe, caring, and open environment, individuals, couples, and families can learn skills to manage and decrease symptoms while increasing life satisfaction. It can get better."

"It is an honor to help you rediscover your strength, wisdom and courage that lies inside you. By creating a safe environment and working relationship together we can find the root of your struggles and the path of your new journey. "

"Are you or a loved one experiencing emotional discomfort consisting of depression, anxiety or substance abuse? Finding the help you need to rid your life of mental anguish & reach your goals is important. I would be happy to assist you in your path to peace. I have the skills and professionalism to guide you in the right direction. I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 24 years & have assisted individuals in overcoming life stressors, mental health and substance abuse problems. I am very familiar with community programs & resources to also integrate into an individualized treatment plan for you."

"Kristin has a wide array of experience and is a highly regarded and knowledgeable clinician. She works with children, youth, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client and family. She's been providing high-quality services for over 10 years. Kristin assists clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexual trauma. She utilizes a blend of Solution Focused and Client Centered Therapy while also incorporating elements of DBT and CBT. These advanced methods promote healing and desired change in a unique, gentle and respectful manner."

"There are times in our lives when finding a peaceful solution to our current struggles can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, grief, family or parenting struggles can disrupt our lives and leave us feeling lost. I am here to provide a safe, confidential place to help children, teens, and adults with their concerns. Together, we can find the peaceful solution you are seeking."

"“Even in darkness, it is possible to create light." - Elie Wiesel My goal is to help support and empower you by providing understanding, education, and processing while using your strengths to get through some of life's most difficult challenges. "

"Most people seek psychotherapy because they have a persistent feeling that something isn't right or isn't the way they want it to be. They are looking for someone to listen, understand their concerns and then provide input on how to make things right. As a therapist, I will start where you are at, wherever that may be. Then we will figure out what your needs are and how best to meet them. We will take a practical approach that will make sense to you. The goal is to help you find what you want."

"Due to my variety of professional and relatable life experiences I value the privilege to work collaboratively with children, adolescents and adults to attain successful outcomes in areas of life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, and domestic violence. Meeting the client where they are at is an excellent starting point within the all-important therapeutic alliance. "

"JOAK Counseling & Behavioral Center offers an integrated approach to counseling services that are as unique and diverse as you are. Throughout my experience of providing counseling services I have worked with issues of anxiety, grief or loss, depression, substance abuse, adjustment, anger issues, trauma, LGBTQ concerns, and many more. I also spend time working with families that have developmentally disabled children or adults under their care. This may include those on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, and those that suffer from sensory processing disorders or other pervasive developmental disabilities."

"Life can be difficult. We all need someone to help us explore and discover what is making us afraid, sad, anxious, or feeling hopeless. I have a desire to come along side of you, to help you understand that even though you are struggling with the burdens of life there is hope for change. I strive to create a healing environment, a place where you will feel comfortable sharing and exploring. I will provide kindness, encouragement, hope, compassion, and safety. My goal is to help you become whole, healthy, and have a life that is purposeful and filled with meaning."

"Everyone can benefit from a non-biased professional to help them sort out any internal conflict or struggle they are experiencing that causes distress. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma and/or a life changing event, you no longer need to do this alone. I have over 23 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in crisis, offering high quality counseling to individuals seeking the life they deserve."