Burnsmith, Kristen

Counseling by Kristen is a mental health practice dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives. The practice emphasizes a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and working towards their personal growth.

Founded by Kristen Burnsmith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, the practice focuses on providing high-quality individual therapy services. Kristen is deeply passionate about helping individuals overcome a wide range of challenges and has extensive experience working with clients struggling with trauma, mood disorders, addiction, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relational difficulties.

Kristen's approach to therapy is eclectic and client-centered. She tailors her techniques to each individual's unique needs and goals, creating a collaborative and empowering therapeutic experience. Her expertise encompasses a variety of evidence-based and cutting-edge therapeutic models, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Pia Mellody's Model for Codependency (PIT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE), the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

My Commitment to You

Kristen believes that every individual has the inherent capacity for healing and growth. She is committed to providing compassionate, non-judgmental support, helping clients develop coping strategies, build self-awareness, and rediscover their inner strength. Through therapy, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, process past experiences, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Creating a Pathway to Healing

Kristen's therapeutic approach is characterized by careful attention to the individual's needs and goals.

She works collaboratively with clients to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses specific concerns and fosters lasting positive change. Whether you are seeking relief from trauma, managing mental health challenges, or navigating life transitions, Counseling by Kristen provides a safe and empowering space for healing and growth.

Understanding My Modalities

To effectively address the unique needs of her clients, Kristen utilizes a range of proven therapeutic modalities.

• Somatic Experiencing (SE): SE is a body-oriented approach that acknowledges the connection between emotional well-being and physical sensations. Through SE, clients learn to recognize and regulate their body's responses to trauma, promoting a sense of safety and groundedness.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is a highly effective therapy for processing traumatic memories. This approach involves bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, which helps clients to reprocess and integrate traumatic experiences, reducing their emotional impact.

• Other Evidence-Based Therapies: Kristen also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.