Hi there, I’m Kristen!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides mental health counseling (in person and virtually) to adults in Oklahoma.
My personal experience as a wife to a military veteran and current law enforcement officer has given me a deep passion to work with the community I consider family. I know how important it is to have a therapist who is culturally competent to military and first responders. Dark humor (especially memes) will be shared and laughed at. I probably cuss more than you do in my regular life, so it won’t offend me. There is no call, no scene, no deployment that will be too shocking, too overwhelming for me - I’ve likely already heard something very similar. You are welcome to come in full uniform (gun and duty equipment included).
I utilize multiple trauma-informed approaches with my clients, tailoring it to each person and their specific needs and goals. I primarily help my clients using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Parts work (Internal Family Systems and Ego State Therapy). Good ole talk therapy also happens, sometimes we just need to talk it out.
My free time is usually spent keeping my rambunctious kids alive and well, but I do love to binge watch The Office on repeat, running, and trying to read a book to completion.
My Credentials and Certifications
Oklahoma Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
EMDR Certified Therapist
Certified First Responder Counselor