About Kris
Kris has been working full time in the behavioral health field since 2007, beginning with supportive and interdisciplinary services. She received her independent license as a therapist in 2011.
Her licenses allow her to provide mental health counseling and therapy in Virginia and Maryland to individuals, families and groups.
She is experienced working with adults of all ages and adolescents living with behavioral health concerns including mood disorders, substance-related disorders, and trauma histories..
Kris has seen that everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. She is passionate about helping her clients renew hope and get excited about life again. Many of them have challenges with anxiety, depression, low motivation, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal problems, substance use getting in the way of day to day life, and work/school related issues.
Regardless of the situations they are dealing with, she teaches her clients practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health, enjoy life and increase resiliency.
Approach
Kris’ work is holistic and person-centered. She uses the best evidence-supported behavioral health interventions, identifies and addresses the impacts and influences of all areas of a person’s life on their mental and behavioral health. Her approach has a special focus on employment, somatic, environmental and cultural factors.
Her practice includes interventions from Cognitive and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Care Planning, Mind-Body Practices and Vocational Supports.
Reaching out for help is hard…Kris’ approach to counseling makes it easier
Service to Those Who Serve
In addition to work as a clinical therapist and as a trainer and consultant, Kris is honored to facilitate workshops for the American Red Cross’ Services to the Armed Forces serving service members, veterans, caregivers and families. She teaches Reconnections Workshops in Adult, Child and Mind Body modules providing psychoeducation, early identification of behavioral health symptoms, connections to resources, resiliency building, and health and wellness practices.
She also teaches weekly yoga and mindfulness classes at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at the inpatient behavioral health unit, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) unit, and cancer unit.
Kris specializes in yoga for behavioral health and wellness, with training in Inner Power Yoga, Mindful Yoga Therapy, and Yin Yoga.
Education & Training
Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University of Maryland
Certificate in Trauma Response and Crisis Intervention from the Rutgers School of Social Work
Registered yoga teacher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor licensed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions