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I feel incredibly grateful to spend my days working with such amazing children. Each child I meet is navigating their own unique path, whether that includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges, and it’s truly a privilege to walk alongside them in that journey. My heart is in creating a space where children feel safe, genuinely seen, and deeply heard. I want them to know they matter. Together, we gently build practical tools that nurture confidence, resilience, and a growing sense of self-trust. My hope is that every child leaves feeling more connected to their inner strength and empowered to face life’s challenges in a way that feels right for them. Through my experience in child and family services, I’ve also had the honor of supporting children, teens, and adults who have endured significant trauma and abuse. I approach every story with compassion, patience, and deep respect, recognizing the courage it takes to heal.

Marissa is an authentic and warm mental health counselor who graduated from Liberty University with a passion for helping others heal. She uses CBT to uncover the roots of trauma, anxiety, depression, and maladaptive behaviors. She is direct yet nonjudgmental and offers Christian-integrated care when desired. She also enjoys working with children, using emotion-focused approaches to build resilience and self-esteem.

Hello and Welcome Starting therapy can feel like a big step; and you don’t have to take it alone. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, uncover strengths, and move toward meaningful change. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, stress management. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your unique needs, values, and pace. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for growth, therapy can be a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, direct when needed, and I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy to support your goals. Reaching out can be the hardest part; and also the first step toward something better. If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on this journey.

Supervised by Tara Bates, MSW, LCSW-S Kristina is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who genuinely enjoys helping people make sense of life when things feel heavy, confusing, or stuck. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington and also holds a master’s degree in sociology from Temple University in Philadelphia. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, stressed, or just not quite like yourself, Kristina gets it—and you’re not alone. With nearly 20 years of experience teaching at the college level and working in nonprofit settings, Kristina brings both knowledge and real-world understanding into the therapy room. She’s especially attuned to how relationships, life transitions, and larger social systems can shape how we think, feel, and move through the world. If you’re unsure about therapy or feeling nervous about starting, that’s completely okay. Kristina welcomes those conversations and believes therapy works best when you feel comfortable being honest—even about your doubts. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, including adolescents, young adults navigating change, middle-aged adults, and older adults (65+). She supports clients dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, ADHD, relationship challenges, life transitions, and women’s issues. Above all, she strives to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and judgment-free. Life can be really hard at times. Kristina believes that with the right support, you can build tools that help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to yourself. Her approach is collaborative and flexible, drawing from evidence-based practices like attachment-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative and solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based perspectives. She tailors therapy to your goals, values, and pace—because there’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start therapy. Come as you are. Kristina is known for her warmth, patience, and ability to truly listen. She believes everyone deserves a life with more ease, meaning, connection, and moments of joy. I am honored to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, growth, and lasting change. I am always TEAM YOU!

I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate under the supervision of Kristy Dean, LMFT-S, LPC-S. I provide mental health services to individuals, couples and families from a compassionate and empathetic approach. Life can be challenging filled with uncertainty and a feeling of confusion or even loss. However, therapy has the possibility to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your issues. I look forward to walking your journey with you and by assisting you fulfill a happier relationship, life and future.