As therapists, we know the theories.

Therapists know the theories. They’ve trained, supervised, and held space for others through difficult seasons. Insight doesn’t prevent grief, burnout, or the cumulative impact of holding responsibility over time.

This space is for therapists who want to speak as themselves, without curating their experience or translating it into clinical language.

People seek this work for many reasons. Some are dealing with compassion fatigue that has dulled their sense of connection. Some feel the strain of recommending things to others that feel difficult to live themselves. 

Others notice burnout showing up as irritability, withdrawal, or a constant sense of effort. Relational concerns can feel hard to bring to colleagues, and private practice can amplify self-criticism and uncertainty.

Sometimes none of these descriptions quite fit. Sometimes the need is simply for a place to bring the contradictions of being both a helper and a human.

Kristin brings over twenty years of experience across therapy, leadership, and supervision in social service settings. She understands how personal history and professional identity intersect, and how vulnerable it can feel to step out of the steady role you’re used to occupying.

The work is therapy. It is confidential and belongs fully to you. While professional experiences may be part of what you want to talk about, this service is not clinical supervision and does not meet regulatory or supervisory requirements.

Sessions move at a considered pace. There is room to speak plainly, to reflect, and to make sense of what you’re carrying, both personally and professionally.

If you want support that respects your experience without the pressure to perform,  I offer 30-minute consultations so you can see if this feels like a good fit.