Kristin Johnson Chan

Welcome! It takes courage and intention to take this step towards change and growth. I work with adults and teens to explore and transform challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, boundaries/communication, parenting, self-esteem, and trauma. Through building insight, self-compassion, and practical strategies, our work together can help you to:

• be more present and free to be your true self
• discover what helps you feel your best
• build fulfilling relationships
• heal and grow from past wounds and let go of patterns that are no longer helpful
• find more balance, confidence and joy.

I use a person-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based approach, providing a safe, reflective space that supports your innate capacity to move towards growth, healing and transformation. I hold a socio-cultural frame, seeking to understand how cultural, systemic and historical contexts may be impacting your experience.

I draw from various types of therapy to create a personalized way of working that fits your particular needs, goals, and personality. This includes ideas from mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and attachment work.

I also have training in Expressive Arts Therapy and can weave art, music, movement, dance, poetry, writing and drama to support your process if this interests you. No artistic skills needed!

During our sessions, I listen deeply, focus on your needs, hopes and goals, and support you in connecting the dots of your experience and developing new ways of seeing, being and responding. We'll work together to develop a plan that combines building self-awareness and understanding the roots of an issue, learning new strategies, tools and skills, and developing self-compassion, connection and confidence.

I look forward to connecting, hearing your story and walking with you in your journey!