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Kristen Buongiorno

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of diverse clinical experience. I have worked with a multitude of populations including those who experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, major life changes, illness/cancer, sexual assault, and Veterans issues including combat/MST.

My approach to therapy

I pride myself in being compassionate and direct with my clients & don't shy away from having those hard conversations with folks. I believe that therapy is what you make it & if you come to me with motivation to make changes for yourself I am ready willing & able to help you on your journey. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the connection between our thoughts and behaviors (CBT) and I believe in the use of mindfulness/meditation to help us ground ourselves and the importance of self-care.

What you can expect from me

I believe that therapy is a wholly collaborative process and you are the expert of you. We will work together to develop treatment goals. I commend you for deciding that you are worthy of better and that its time to make some changes. You/We can do this! I look forward to meeting you on your journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Monmouth University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Relational, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
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