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Kristen Merchant

Therapist(She/Her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and co-owner of With A Purpose Counseling LLC. I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rowan University and have worked as a clinician in various settings and levels of care including Partial Care, PHP/IOP, Residential, and Outpatient. I describe my therapy style as direct, warm, and client- centered.

My approach to therapy

My goals become your goals as we are working together. Whether you are struggling through life transitions, work -life balance, and/or the struggle to manage and balance it all, I am confident that we can create a plan to get you feeling more balanced and positive. I specialize in working with teens and adults of all ages and I use an eclectic approach in session with clients with elements of Trauma- Informed approaches, Dialectical Behavioral and Cognitive Behavior Therapies.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to always provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for my clients to sort through life’s ups and downs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Rowan University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, The Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Activation (BA), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English