Kristen has dedicated her career to public service. For 18 years, Kristen has worked as a public high school educator. She taught social studies for 16 years and currently works as a school counselor and English teacher. In the classroom, Kristen understands that learning is possible only when students feel physically and emotionally safe and secure. As a school counselor, Kristen provides one-on-one counseling, small group interventions, and classroom-based lessons for students in grades nine through 12. Kristen brings her wealth of experience as an educator to her therapy work with adolescent and young adult clients. She understands their daily lives and is attuned to the unique challenges of identity development in today’s world.
Kristen lives locally with her husband, their teenage daughter, an elderly cat, and a middle-aged Labrador mix. Kristen enjoys practicing yoga, taking her dog for walks, cooking, and the occasional Taylor Swift dance party in her family room. She loves to travel. Her favorite trips include visits to Croatia, Iceland, and Bali. Kristen is also passionate about civic involvement, with a particular emphasis on expanding the youth vote.
