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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, 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