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An Integrative, Empowerment-Centered Approach
Blending science, compassion, and mindfulness for whole-person healing.
Evidence-Based, Compassion-Driven Care
Each client’s journey is unique, which is why Kristel integrates multiple modalities for holistic support.
Kristel’s therapeutic approach is rooted in the understanding that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Every client brings a unique story, and each deserves care that meets them where they are. Drawing from a blend of evidence-based modalities—including DBT, CBT, IFS, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and somatic practices—Kristel tailors each session to support the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. This integrative framework allows her to address emotional challenges from multiple angles, helping clients develop insight, resilience, and the tools needed for lasting, meaningful growth.
Emotional Regulation
& Balance
Tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and cultivate mindfulness.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps clients build emotional awareness and stability through practical, skills-based strategies. Kristel uses DBT techniques to teach mindfulness, distress tolerance, and effective communication—empowering clients to navigate intense emotions with greater calm and control. This approach supports healthier relationships, improved decision-making, and a deeper sense of self-understanding, creating the foundation for emotional balance and long-term well-being.
Reframing Thoughts, Transforming Patterns
Identifying unhelpful thought patterns and replacing them with healthier perspectives.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the powerful connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through this evidence-based approach, Kristel helps clients recognize and challenge negative or unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or self-doubt. By learning to reframe these thoughts with clarity and compassion, clients gain new perspectives and develop practical coping strategies that foster confidence, emotional balance, and a more empowered outlook on life.
Healing Through Kindness
Building self-compassion as a pathway to emotional resilience and self-acceptance.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) helps clients develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with themselves. Kristel guides individuals in recognizing how self-criticism and shame can hold them back, replacing those patterns with compassion and acceptance. Through mindfulness, reflection, and gentle awareness, clients learn to treat themselves with the same empathy they offer others. This approach nurtures emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and builds a foundation of inner strength rooted in kindness and self-worth.
Connecting Mind, Body & Emotion
Grounding and present-moment practices to release stress and nurture calm.
Somatic and mindfulness practices encourage clients to reconnect with their bodies and the present moment. Kristel incorporates gentle, grounding techniques—such as breathwork, body awareness, and mindful reflection—to help release stored tension and reduce stress. These practices teach clients to listen to their body’s signals with compassion, promoting calm, clarity, and emotional regulation. By integrating the mind-body connection into therapy, clients cultivate greater peace, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness in everyday life.