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Kristen Gaughan

PA LPC PC006886

Credentials

PA LPC PC006886

NPI Number

1770776874

Location

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

23 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Kristen Gaughan

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania with over 20 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field. I’ve worked in a variety of treatment settings with a wide range of clients. I have extensive experience treating mental health issues, as well as substance use and process addiction (gambling, eating, sex, spending, etc.) issues. I am truly passionate about helping people in need, having decided to become a counselor at the age of 13. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from York College of Pennsylvania with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and double minors in Criminal Justice Corrections and German. I also received a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. My work as a counselor is not just a job, but a true vocation. I am committed to helping each and every one of my clients to live their healthiest life. I look forward to continuing to work to help people to find the peace, joy, and contentment they deserve in their lives. Please note that due to the nature of the Betterhelp.com platform, I am unable to write letters on my client’s behalf.

Licenses

LPC

PC006886

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“very flexible and keen on suggestions”

“She’s amazing!”

“Kristen has been very easy to talk and understands what I am going through she provides me with extra worksheets and guides me to better understand what I need to focus in on to feel better”

“We have only had one session but it was an extremely enjoyable time. She is an amazing listener and gives honest feedback. I feel like i am talking to a real human rather than a therapist who is numb to most situations. Been there, done that!”

“I appreciate Kristen’s approach. She’s aware that I’m also a therapist but she doesn’t allow me to home behind that. She sees and hears me and challenges me to draw own my skills and apply them to myself. Kristen has helped me to accept my need to find answers and I’ve felt validated and empowered after my sessions.”

“She is very understanding, wise, appreciative, and has been supportive in my journey of my growth and healing though it all. She genuinely cares and has been there for me when I feel scared, sad, or guilt.”

“Kristen is absolutely amazing! She listens, truly understands, has amazing insight and advice, she talks to you not at you. 10 out of 10. Im very grateful for finding her.”

“Appreciate her directness and understanding. Easy to understand, supportive, and gets to the bottom line.”

“Kristen is such a wonderful person, she’s funny, honest, thoughtful and truly listens. In 2 sessions I feel like I’ve already gained new perspective and ways to navigate through my struggles. It’s been a breath of fresh air.”

“I am very happy with Kristen. I feel like I am talking to someone I have known a long time. She gives very thoughtful responses and has helped me through situations I didn’t know how to handle with patience and grace.”

“She is extremely thoughtful and caring.”

“Great listener. Experienced. Takes the time to understand and ask questions and provide guidance towards solutions. Influences conclusions without forcing them.”

“Kristen is empathetic, kind, considerate and an amazing listener. Yes, she gets paid to be these things, but it's deeper than that. I feel heard. She doesn't pull any punches, calls me out when she needs to, and has helped me tremendously in my journey to find myself again!”

“Even though we have had only one session, our therapist was attentive and informative. I feel confident that with time and effort on our part we will see progress and resolution.”

“She seems to genuinely care”

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