Kristen Nilsen

The foundation of my counseling practice is the therapeutic alliance, rapport, and trust with my clients. My person-centered approach allows for positive changes to occur within the safety of a healthy therapeutic relationship. My role is to be genuine and authentic, to treat you with empathy unconditionally, and to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment to reconnect with your authentic self. I tailor interventions to the needs of individual clients.

I empower clients to chart their own course through a person-centered approach to therapy, and incorporate evidence-based interventions based on individual client needs.

Clients will work with me to create initial therapeutic goals, ranging from complex to "I just want to feel better." We will review our treatment plan and goals throughout the therapy process, typically every few months.