Kristen Gaughan
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Kristen
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.
What Kristen helps with
- 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
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Kristen works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Very understanding and kind lady. She has helped me understand abuse even if I don't understand that I been abused. She put that to light and helped me changed”
- “She is a great person and great therapist! Easy to communicate with and helps give you the tools you need to solve your problems”
- “Kristen is wise, supportive, and my biggest cheerleader. I'm grateful for her help.”
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- “She’s so kind and understanding and helps to get to the root of my issues quickly so I can accept it and work on it and through it with her! She an absolutely amazing therapist!”
- “Kristen has helped me so much. I feel seen and heard. She has given me a lot to think about and has helped me to start rebuilding my confidence.”
- “Since starting sessions with Kristen I have been feeling better than I have in years. She gets my humor and my feelings and always responds to me in my time of need. I recommend her to everyone looking for help.”
- “Kristen is kind, direct, and informative while being sympathetic toward both me and my partner. Her encouraging guidance has been a huge help in our relationship”
- “Very compassionate, wonderful, understanding, and wise!”
- “She is the most caring therapist I’ve had. She acts like a mother in law. She helped me in my horrible moments”
- “My biggest cheerleader, and she's always honest with me. Dependable and compassionate.”
- “Talking with Kristen is like talking to a really smart, emotionally intelligent friend.”
- “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!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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