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Hi, My name is Kristel. I am an LCSW who provides talk therapy via Telehealth. I am a multifaceted individual with a deep well of life experiences that inform my perspective. As a former military brat and spouse (married 18 years), working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions. My journey has taken me from being a stay-at-home mom to transitioning back into the workforce, granting me a unique appreciation for both roles. I'm a devoted mother of two children, and my path has been marked by significant challenges, including the struggle with infertility and profound grief. I proudly identify as a feminist and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. These aspects of my identity deeply influence my approach to life and work. With a background in working with families, individuals, and children, I bring a wealth of experience. My personal journey has shaped my empathetic, compassionate, and inclusive perspective, which I offer as a source of support and understanding to those I work with.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to know what to do or expect during the first session! That’s what I am here for. During the first session we'll discuss expectations and therapeutic processes, such as scheduling, communication, and therapeutic alliance (or therapeutic relationship). We will discuss the use of Medical Grade/HIPAA compliant session transcription to support your therapeutic process by allowing me to keep my focus on you during the session, provide well written notes to you insurance company to reduce difficulties with reimbursing for your care and the best part- to provide after session summaries, resources, and plan uniquely tailored to your therapeutic journey. Then we will dive into how therapy can best support you and increase your resilience by setting collaborative goals and getting to understand what is going on in your life. We will use the assessments you completed prior to the first session, as well as your intake form to guide us through the session and better understand what you may be struggling with. We can also discuss the therapeutic fit to make sure we are compatible. We will discuss your goals and how we get you in and out of therapy with the best results. Again, I look forward to meeting you. You have plenty of other things to worry about, so don’t let therapy be one of those things, I will be there with you all the way!
My approach is eclectic & judgment-free but authentic. I specialize in relational communication, intimacy, boundaries, & trauma to promote healing & self-love. Therapy is led by you, values driven, provides accountability & compassion. We’ll build understanding of your past, learn to live in the present, & stop fearing the future! We’ll focus on harnessing your Self agency, Improving Efficacy & Summoning your Empowerment! We humans share many experiences: inequality, infertility, infidelity, job loss, loneliness, discrimination, breakups, poor performance, invalidation, fear, abuse, trauma, impossible expectations, bonkers family, regrettable actions, crazy ex’s, cringy relationships, poor decisions, sadness, being broke, & exhausting parenting. Don’t struggle alone. I got you!
Do you have low self-esteem, past trauma, identity confusion, grief, or lack personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? Do you feel trapped by cultural norms or others’ expectations? Do you feel like a weirdo or you’re just not normal. Is your family nuts? Are you in a life transition or in self-discovery, exploring relationships, sexuality, or spirituality? You’re welcome here! I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with adult ADHD & Neurodivergence, single/new/co-parents, women’s issues & empowerment, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities. Let’s find your Peace and Power!
Eclectic
I believe in meeting clients where they are and tailoring my approach to their unique needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all methodology. My goal is to support and empower clients for as long as they need, but ultimately, I want to work myself out of the job by helping them recover and move on. To achieve this, I utilize an eclectic treatment method, drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This eclectic approach allows me to tailor my interventions to the unique needs and goals of each client, providing them with the most effective and personalized support on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
6 ratings with written reviews
November 6, 2025
Kristel's approach is like a guide while I lead, which I think will help me long-term. I tell her what's going on & she helps me think through a remedy instead of just copy & pasting a solution. I had never experienced talk therapy before, so didn't know what to expect. I feel like I can talk about things with Kristel without the fear of judgment or fear that I might sound stupid or just plain fear of sharing. Highly recommend if you just need some help working out some kinks in your head.
August 18, 2025
I really like that she is eclectic and really willing to work with you on what you need.
July 9, 2025
She’s always warm but direct. She gives the perfect balance to help me understand what I’m going through and how to move forward. I never feel judged, she always makes me feel “normal” and safe. She’s also funny and solution oriented which is always appreciated. I am not happy I was limited to only two standpoints but she fits the style for every option above!