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Kristin Ettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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16 Center Street, Suite 218, Northampton, MA 01060
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An integral part of healing stress and trauma is connecting with and befriending the body. I support clients in finding a sense of safety, embodiment, and connection within themselves as a basis for healing, growth and self-discovery. When we have support to feel, express, and release emotion, space for new possibilities opens up. I'm honored to hold space for that to happen. Recently, I've been deeply inspired by Hakomi Therapy, a mindfulness-based method — I will complete the two-year post-graduate program in March 2025. I am a clinical social worker, as well as certified in both Kripalu Yoga and Somatic Expressive Therapy.
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I'm eager to work with clients who are interested in exploring the layers of their experience while in a state of mindfulness, which includes deep listening, creative explorations, and following what happens next — whether a sensation, impulse, memory, or image. This gentle, transformative process helps to uncover limiting unconscious beliefs and habits.
I'm honored to work with clients in realizing deeper truths that lead to freedom in the mind, body, and heart. I meet clients where they are and support them to take small steps toward a different way of being, bringing warmth and a gentle sense of humor to sessions. I'd love to hear from you if you're curious about my approach.
Call or Email Kristin Ettinger now for a free 15 minute consultation - (413) 200-3659
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 200-3659
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Kristin Ettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LCSW227513 Kristin Ettinger
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Certificate from Leven Institute for Expressive Movement Somatic Expressive Therapy / 2015
- Certificate from Kripalu School of Yoga Professional-Level Yoga Teacher / 2013
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Hakomi-inspired Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
- Parts work
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Hilltown Behavioral Health
16 Center Street
Suite 218
Northampton, MA 01060
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Additional Location
Healing Hearts Sanctuary
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 200-3659Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (413) 200-3659
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Kristin Ettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW