Kristen Macias

Hello! I'm Kristen Macias, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) currently serving clients in the state of Texas. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin and my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at El Paso. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.

My clinical background includes experience in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, crisis intervention, hospital-based mental health care, and applied behavior analysis. I've had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan facing challenges such as trauma, emotional regulation, behavioral disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

I'm a strong advocate for finding a therapist you genuinely connect with—sometimes that takes a little trial and error. Reaching out for help is a courageous step, and finding someone who makes you feel safe, understood, and supported can be just as important as the therapy itself. My goal is to make the therapeutic process as comfortable, collaborative, and affirming as possible.