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- Trauma and abuse
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Kristen
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 4 years of experience, Kristen Ryan helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She works with individuals affected by abusive relationships and focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress.
Kristen has spent much of her career at a violence intervention program. That work shaped how she approaches safety, pacing, and practical coping skills. Sessions are built around the client's experience and priorities rather than a therapist-led agenda.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and trauma-focused methods. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns, manage distressing thoughts, and develop new responses. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck.
In a session she listens for what the client knows about their own story. She helps name reactions, practice specific skills, and try small changes between meetings. Conversations move at a pace the person can tolerate and focus on everyday tools to manage stress and anxiety.
Kristen practices in New Jersey as an LPC. She conducts clinical work informed by years at a violence intervention program and by the listed therapeutic approaches. People who want straightforward, practical sessions that center their experience often seek her out.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities. In remote sessions this means the therapist listens for what matters most and follows the client's lead, helping them set goals and decide the pace of work. This approach suits people who want their experiences validated and explored without pressure.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include short skill-building exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients practice between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Trauma-focused therapy addresses reactions that come after traumatic events and abusive relationships. When used remotely, the work emphasizes grounding skills, stabilizing techniques, and gradual processing at a pace the client can manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and comfort.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, for example by making it easier to schedule around work, reducing commute time, or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format and scheduling when you set up the first appointment so sessions can match everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, trauma-focused methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are combined based on the person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience, including full-time work at a violence intervention program. That background informs her work with trauma and abusive relationships.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.