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Rebecca Kristiansen

Therapist
18 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work best with clients who want to be seen, understood, and respected. My role is not to assume, diagnose your life from a distance, or dictate what you should do. What I do best is listen deeply and without judgement. I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I believe that as you speak and feel safe enough to tell your story the path forward begins to reveal itself.

My approach to therapy

Together we will identify what needs attention, what may need healing, strengthening, releasing or reworking. Then we will roll up our sleeves and do that meaningful, sometimes heavy work, side by side. You won't walk through it alone. I see therapy as a partnership, helping you clarify what you want to hold onto and what you're ready to let go of.

What you can expect from me

With close to 20 years of experience and thousands of clients served, I've witnessed people move from stuck and overwhelmed to grounded and empowered. If you are ready for a collaborative, honest and compassionate space for growth, I would be honored to walk that journey with you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    LCSW at Stony Brook University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Multi-Systemic (MST)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English