I’ve lived and worked in New York, London, and Toronto, moving through different stages of life, work, and identity along the way. And like many of my clients, I know what it feels like to spend too much time in your own head and to start something new later than you expected.
Meet Kristin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
My work as a therapist grew out of a few unexpected career pivots
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and grounded in building a relationship where you feel safe enough to be honest. In some sessions, we’ll focus on insight and recognizing long-standing habits, while in others, it’s more about practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions.
Because of that, I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), rather than using the same method with everyone.
I’m naturally curious about how people think, why we react the way we do, and why certain patterns are hard to unlearn
motivation
anxiety
depressions
life transitions
No two clients experience the world in exactly the same way. But at the same time, some threads connect all of us: stress, loss, uncertainty, relationships, and the challenge of figuring out who we are as our lives evolve.
These are the areas I focus on in my work.
Areas of Expertise
Some things don’t change, even when our work does
Insight gets turned into useful tools, so sessions help make life more manageable outside the therapy room.
These are the values I bring forward in every conversation and every session.
Practicality:
All identities are welcome here, including LGBTQ2+ and neurodivergent clients who have different backgrounds and lived experiences.
inlusivity:
Conversations stay clear and direct about what therapy can help with, where the limits are, and when a referral or different kind of care is needed.
honesty:
Reactions, habits, and patterns aren’t treated as problems to shut down, but as something worth understanding first.
Curiosity:
I know firsthand how important it is to have ways of caring for yourself outside of therapy. Which is why you’ll usually find me on a trail, on my bike, or trying to outthink someone in chess. Having something active or absorbing to return to clears my head, gives me perspective, and helps me stay connected to myself.
What I encourage in therapy matters in my own life, too
Kristin helped me understand my anxiety and approach it in a different way. She was very clear and thoughtful in our work together.
A good fit isn’t always something you can explain right away, but you usually feel it
To get a more personal sense of who I am and how I show up in sessions, just watch this short video.
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