- trauma informed
- blended family issues
- communication skills
About Kristin
Kristin Reyes is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Kristin also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and commonly addresses communication breakdowns and caregiver stress.
Her style is direct and down-to-earth. She keeps sessions straightforward and uses clear, honest questions to help people think through difficult situations. Humor and everyday language are part of how she connects with clients when appropriate.
Kristin aims to help people process traumatic experiences and manage ongoing emotional challenges. She has experience with abandonment, attachment issues, autistic spectrum concerns, and complex family-of-origin problems. She also works with people coping with divorce, domestic violence, and body image concerns.
Sessions look at concrete patterns in relationships and everyday routines. Kristin helps people identify small changes that reduce conflict and improve communication. She also supports those navigating stepfamily and blended household adjustments, such as merging schedules and handling loyalty conflicts.
Her background includes extensive clinical work across a range of presenting problems, including mood disorders, personality presentations, and trauma-related conditions. People who prefer plain talk and practical steps will find a focused, steady approach in sessions with Kristin.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life. This is useful for survivors of abuse and those with complex trauma histories. She also uses structured problem-solving and communication-focused work to address relationship strain and family conflict. That approach looks at concrete patterns and teaches skills for clearer conversations and boundary setting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods over time based on progress and feedback.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Before a first meeting, check which session formats are currently offered so expectations about timing and setup are clear.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is direct and down-to-earth, using clear questions and practical discussion. She mixes straightforward conversation with attention to emotional processing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in clinical settings working with a range of concerns from trauma to chronic mental illness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in New Jersey, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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