More about Kristen

Areas of Practice

  • Single incident trauma

  • Relationship issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Manifestations of trauma and emotional misattunement in childhood such as:

  • Fear of intimacy & closeness, anxious &/or avoidant relational patterns, sensitivity to criticism, perceived rejection and abandonment, etc.

  • Self-value deficit - ex. harsh inner critic, people pleasing, sabotage behaviours, lacking trust in self.

  • Chronically dysregulated nervous system; irritability, agitation, heightened sensitivity to stimuli, generally feeling unsafe or unsettled, feeling stuck in a functional freeze (surviving not thriving), overwhelm.

  • Anxiety and depression.

My background

I am a Clinical Social Worker in Nova Scotia registered to operate in private practice as a clinical specialist. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Waterloo. I am trained in AF-EMDR, TF-ACT, CBT, and IFS. My personal interests in attachment theory, human connection, and the relationship between mind-body-spirit has shaped my professional journey to help others in ways that are genuine and relatable. When not in my therapist role, I am probably at home with my Doberman, getting grounded in nature, or enjoying movement at tennis, pilates and yoga, as I try to live a balanced lifestyle with mostly whole foods and a daily dose of chocolate.