About Me

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 Kristy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Buena Vista University, where she also worked at an Emergency Services Shelter providing short‑term care for youth in crisis and respite services for families.

While completing her Master’s Degree at the University of Northern Iowa, Kristy gained hands‑on experience as milieu staff and therapist at a residential treatment facility, completed a semester‑long internship at UNI’s Counseling Center, and a year‑long internship in Des Moines, Iowa.

Over the years, she has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults—including transitional housing and clinical services for parenting women with addiction, a Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children, school‑based therapy, and as a Behavioral Health Specialist Care Manager.

These diverse experiences have shaped Kristy’s integrative approach to therapy and informed her areas of specialization. 

She holds the following licenses and certifications: 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), AMHCA Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Trauma (DCMHS‑T), Certified Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF‑CBT), EMDR Certified therapist, trained in Discovery Work, and Disaster Mental Health Volunteer.