Hi, I’m Kristine.
My journey to becoming a therapist began when I sought counseling myself. In my family, that was unusual and surprising. Most problems were swept under the rug and hoped to be forgotten. Yet, it was through those pivotal conversations that I experienced the transformative and liberating power of self-awareness and personal growth. These were gifts I took back to those I love. Those moments inspired me to use my talents of creativity, cooperation, and empathy to help others uncover their own paths toward healing, resilience, and fulfillment.
Fully licensed clinical therapist, MA, MPH, LPC. I hold a Master of Arts in Psychology: Clinical Counseling from The Citadel Graduate College and a Master of Arts in Public Health from the University of South Carolina.
Education
Philosophy
I believe in integrating evidence-based therapies with mindfulness practices to help clients align their lives with their values. My approach is warm, culturally sensitive, and deeply rooted in the healing power of nature. I welcome each new client with curiosity and in the spirit of compassionate collaboration.
Certifications
DBT Foundational Training
I hold a certification from Behavioral Tech in Foundational DBT training (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). DBT may be used to treat suicidal ideations, substance abuse, and other self-destructive behaviors.
May, 2023
Equine Assisted Therapy
I have a background in equine-assisted psychotherapy and believe deeply in the ability of animals to intuit and help us heal.
October, 2022
“Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you
Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here,
And you must treat it as a powerful stranger,
Must ask permission to know it and be known.
The forest breathes. Listen. It answers,
I have made this place around you.
If you leave it, you may come back again, saying Here.”
— excerpt from "Lost" by David Wagoner