- Relationship strain
- Trauma and abuse
- Family of origin
About Kristin
Kristin Reyes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Kristin also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
She keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Kristin asks direct questions when needed and aims to build trust through consistent support. She uses humor and genuine connection alongside careful attention when people process painful events.
Her work includes addressing traumatic experiences and helping people manage the long-term effects of abuse and family conflict. Kristin has experience with complex presentations that can include chronic mental health challenges and developmental differences. She approaches these topics with practical conversation and steady presence.
Kristin believes in working through what feels most urgent first, then looking at patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps clients name how past experiences affect current relationships and coping. Sessions often involve talking through specific incidents, testing new responses, and checking what feels useful between meetings.
People who come for help can expect a direct but relaxed tone. Kristin balances honesty with patience, noticing where pain and shame show up and helping people respond differently. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based techniques and how they work online
Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in the moment. One common approach centers on processing trauma through careful talking and paced exposure to memories; it helps people reduce the intensity of painful reactions and learn safer ways to respond to triggers. Another approach involves identifying patterns in relationships and behavior, then trying small changes in how someone communicates or sets boundaries to see what shifts occur.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kristin will work together with the client to choose methods that fit the person's goals, history, and comfort level. That collaboration means checking what helps and adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join from a different location. Licensed professionals often find that remote sessions let people maintain momentum between appointments and try new skills in real time, though specifics should be confirmed when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses direct conversation and steady support to help people name where shame and guilt appear. Sessions mix honest questions with practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristin has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns. That background includes work with trauma, chronic mental illness, and developmental differences.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site workflow will indicate available session types when you schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.