Kristen Archuleta

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that prioritizing mental health can have a positive impact on your overall happiness, wellbeing, and health. I have 7 years of experience as a mental health professional and have mainly worked with children and adolescents ages 4-17. My ideal populations to work with are individuals 13-35 who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, or issues related to family dynamics or childhood trauma. However, I am open to consulting about any struggles or concerns you may be experiencing to determine if we may be a good fit working together.

My approach with clients is to create rapport and build a relationship that is at a comfortable pace for you. I would like to hear your story and what has brought you to seeking therapy. I feel that building healthy and therapeutic relationships is a key to a positive and effective therapy experience for clients. I consider myself to have a laid-back and relational approach. I do not promise to have all of the answers, but I am committed to walking along side you in your journey to feeling your best.

During your first session I would like to get to learn more about you (what is bringing you to therapy, symptoms, childhood experiences, family history, etc.) and we will outline goals and treatment that you feel comfortable with. It may feel like a lot of questions the first session or two as I am working to gather information and get to know you. We will determine how often we will meet, and if on a set day/time or scheduling as we go. I will check-in with you regularly in our sessions to be sure you feel that you are getting the most out of your therapy experience with me and work towards making needed adjustments to treatment as needed.