Now welcoming new clients for compassionate, client-led therapy.

Warm, collaborative, judgment-free therapy

A Safe Place to Begin Again

Welcome. I’m Krissiane, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I offer a warm, steady, and judgment-free space where you can slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying.

Together, we can honor your story, care for the parts of you that need attention, and gently build toward more peace, clarity, and hope.

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I admire the present you that is showing up today.

By showing up for yourself today, you are creating the opportunity to receive the respect, care, and attention you have always deserved.

The way you imagine your future can deeply shape how you feel in the present. Because of this, a core part of our work together will be creating space for hope where it has been lost, or strengthening the hope you already carry.

A space to understand yourself with care.

You are an individual with unique experiences, and therapy should honor your story, your needs, and your pace.

My practice is grounded in empathy, safety, and trust. I offer client-led sessions where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with care, curiosity, and support.

Whether you are navigating a major life transition, managing daily stressors, or healing from past wounds, you are welcome to bring the parts of your story that feel ready to be seen.

An integrative approach to support your individual needs.

I draw from evidence-informed and compassionate approaches to support emotional healing, resilience, self-understanding, and practical change.

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Brainspotting

A brain-body method that may support the processing of trauma, deep-seated emotional pain, and addictive behaviors.

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Psychodynamic and Informed in Internal Family Systems

A compassionate approach to exploring how past experiences, inner parts, and emotional patterns shape the way you relate to yourself and others.

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Positive Psychology

A strength-based approach focused on supporting growth, cultivating joy, and exploring what fulfillment can look like for you.

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CBT & DBT Skills

Practical, structured tools that may help with distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and day-to-day coping.

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Harm Reduction

A compassionate, non-judgmental approach that meets you where you are and supports safer, more intentional choices.

Areas of Focus & Expertise

I support teens, adults, and older adults from all walks of life. Every individual is unique, and I tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Trauma & PTSD

Supporting the processing of painful experiences and rebuilding a sense of emotional safety.

Anxiety & Depression

Exploring ways to find steadiness, regulate emotions, and reconnect with hope.

Self-Esteem & Identity

Supporting self-compassion, confidence, and a deeper understanding of who you are.

Shame

Gently exploring feelings of shame, self-criticism, and unworthiness while building self-compassion and emotional safety.

Relationship Issues

Supporting healthier communication, boundaries, trust, and connection in personal, family, and romantic relationships.

Neurodiversity

Honoring your unique brain wiring while exploring ways to navigate a world not always built for it.

Addictive Behaviors

Using Brainspotting-informed care and harm reduction to explore underlying pain and support safer choices.

Life & Midlife Transitions

Supporting you through the stress, grief, uncertainty, and growth that can come with changing life chapters.

Deep Emotional Distress

A safe, non-judgmental space for self-harm thoughts or suicidal ideation, with a focus on emotional safety and practical planning.

I would be honored to support you.

Reaching out can feel like a big step. You are welcome to begin with a free consultation, ask questions, and see whether this feels like the right space for you.

If you are experiencing an emergency or are in immediate danger, please call 911, call or text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. Email is not monitored for crisis support.