Therapists Beginning With J in West Virginia

Life these days comes with enough challenges. Having someone to listen without judgement shouldn’t be one of those. That is where I come in as your Therapist. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address and overcome past and present obstacles in your life. I am committed to helping people overcome addictions and learn ways to manage their depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger and other stressors that may affect your daily life.

Life is inevitably painful, and none of us make it through without incurring some wounds along the way. Some wounds are fresh, reflective of present life circumstances – a recent loss, strained relationship, a multitude of stress and worries. Other wounds are old and have been carried a long time, rooted in past experiences and impacting us today through ongoing patterns of behavior and ways of relating to self and others. Left unattended, these wounds (new or old) may lead to a number of distressing symptoms and much suffering. Like physical wounds, emotional wounds need to be seen and acknowledged, cleaned and dressed to heal.

I am a Counseling Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience helping adults, teens, families, and couples. I enjoy helping people who struggle with trusting themselves find that self trust again or for the first time.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or a sense of overwhelm? Does this anxiety affect your mood, how you relate to others and your relationships? Do you often wonder if this feeling of anxiety and overwhelm could be better, that you could feel better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain and overwhelmed with their anxiety and depression. They are feeling more lonely than ever and are wanting to get support toward feeling less anxious and more sure about their place in this world.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

When the pain from prior wounds causes you to feel crushed by low self-esteem or battered by a critical inner voice, it can be hard to find that spark of hope. My clients come to me carrying heavy burdens of depression or trauma and may be exhausted by the constant vigilance of anxiety. I work with people who are striving to find balance when life experiences have done damage in deep or lasting ways. Whether you are struggling with unhealthy relationships, reactive emotional patterns, or defense strategies that are causing more harm than good, I would love to work with you to find healing and growth.

Kristin is a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified counselor, & certified trauma therapist. Her primary work has been with posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, supporting those through phase of life difficulties, sexuality/relationship issues, depression, & assisting those who have or care for those with long term chronic illness & injury. She creates an environment of warmth, caring, humor, & authenticity to help those that want to work on acute issues as well as those who are evolving to be their most grounded & true self. Kristin incorporates creative approaches (art, writing, meditation, guided imagery).