Biography

The following statement sums up Kristin’s counseling paradigm “At any given moment, you have the power to say: This is not how my story is going to end.” (Christine Mason Miller) Kristin’s conviction is that all people have the ability to heal emotionally from whatever difficulties they are facing.

Kristin never ceases to be inspired by the inherent resilience of human beings and their capacity to heal and better their situation. To that end, Kristin uses an eclectic approach to counseling which is informed by the client’s unique needs and learning style. This includes a variety of therapeutic techniques. Some of them include; play therapy, sand tray, Montessori-influenced mindfulness practices for children, spiritually-focussed therapies (upon client request), family systems therapy, psychodynamic insights, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psycho-education. Kristin has run a DBT group for young adults for the past three years and has given numerous psycho-educational workshops to parents.

Kristin feels particularly called in her work with children and adolescents. She exhibits great sensitivity to young people and demonstrates a keen understanding of their struggles and how they manifest behaviorally and emotionally. Kristin’s unique background as teacher and Montessori Directress give her a valuable skillset when working with young children. Kristin also considers herself a family systems therapist with an epigenetic focus that can identify and uproot unhealthy patterns that have been passed down through the generations.

Common issues she has addressed effectively include; bullying, depression, anger management, ADHD, internet addictions, learning differences, social anxiety, eating disorders, divorce/separation, LGBTQ/identity issues, and oppositional behaviors. Having lived in Norway a year and Mexico 11 years, Kristin is very sensitive to culture and its influence on one’s values and relational style. She has worked extensively with the Latino population and is fluent in Spanish.

Addressing emotional issues as early as possible is a primary aim for Kristin. She believes that early prevention is the key to forming healthy relationships and living a joyous life. This is what Kristin considers her life calling; to be an emotional healer and catalyst in helping others identify their unique talents and abilities so they can reach their greatest potential and therefore make valuable contributions to their communities. She would feel very honored and privileged to help you in that process.