Kristen Salvi

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, and responsibilities, and I provide a calm, supportive space to process and grow. I am a Certified Grief Therapist and Educator with specialized training in health, aging, and dementia, and I value building a collaborative relationship where we work together toward insight, confidence, and lasting emotional balance.

My approach is warm, integrative, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, art therapy, person-centered, and trauma-informed techniques, weaving them together to meet your unique needs. I also incorporate SMART stress reduction strategies, mindfulness, and meditation to help you build awareness and resilience. Therapy with me focuses on understanding your experiences, strengthening your coping skills, and helping you create meaningful, sustainable change.

Our first session is about getting to know you—what’s been difficult, what’s most important, and what you’d like to see shift. Together, we’ll create realistic goals in a supportive, down-to-earth space where you can speak openly without judgment. I have experience working with individuals across all stages of life and bring special expertise in grief, health, aging, and dementia care. Clients often describe feeling heard, relieved, and hopeful after our initial meeting as we begin mapping a path toward calm and confidence.