Kristle Small

Therapist

12 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I take a culturally responsive, client-centered approach that honors your lived experiences and identity.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs. I integrate evidence-based practices such as CBT and EMDR while creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen, heard, and respected.

What you can expect from me

Therapy is a space for growth, which can sometimes feel uncomfortable. I encourage honesty, consistency, and openness as we work together toward your goal.

About me

I identify as
Black or African descent, Woman
My style is
Open Minded, Affirming, Creative

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
12 years of experience
Training
MEd (Master of Education) at Temple University, Other at Atlantic Cape Community College
License type
LPCMH (Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health) (Delaware), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
Licensed in
Delaware, Pennsylvania
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Infertility, Transgender issues
Therapy methods
Multi-Systemic (MST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoanalytic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Play, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Behavior Management, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavior Modification, Exposure Response Prevention, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Art Therapy, Multidimensional Family, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Parent Management Training (PMT)
Care types
Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Adults, Adolescents, Children, Seniors
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
255 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103