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Kristy Messier

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am here to offer support and guidance as you move towards becoming your best self. I have 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing things such as emotional distress, substance use, or issues that may call for a safe space to discuss and work through. I have had the pleasure of working with a diverse population within various settings; I.e. individual, outpatient, group, inpatient, as well as with individuals prescribed medications to treat addiction.

My approach to therapy

My approach consists of meeting you where you are at while using a combination of skills based in DBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that everyone has the ability, desire and right to feel whole and sometimes we just need a little help getting there.

What you can expect from me

I provide a non-judgmental environment and have found that a direct, but empowering, approach, has had the most success in working with individuals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Post University, Other at Manchester Community College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English