Embrace the journey - every step forward is a step closer to uncovering your strength and creating a brighter tomorrow.
Hi, I’m Katie Chrisco, LCMHCA, NCC
I’m a clinical mental health counselor who helps children, teens, and adults with discovering their inner strength and resilience. I strive to be a friendly and supportive presence, creating an environment where clients feel valued and understood. My approach is grounded in authenticity; I bring my genuine self into our interactions, ensuring that my support is both heartfelt and meaningful. I prioritize a person-centered approach by actively listening and engaging with each client’s unique perspective, fostering a space where they can freely express themselves. By being fully present and empathetic, I help clients explore their thoughts and feelings, encouraging their personal growth and helping them navigate their challenges with confidence.
Outside of being a clinician, I am a mother, nature lover, and a curious observer of all things. As a mom of four boys, my days are typically filled with a combination of messiness, adventure, curiosity, refereeing, and play. My love for nature shines through in my amateur gardening, family hikes, and outdoor activities, where I encourage my boys to appreciate the beauty all around us. With an open-minded approach to life, I try to foster a home environment filled with curiosity and embrace opportunities for learning and growth. A few of the things I enjoy are coffee, documentaries, comedic podcasts, Millennial music playlists, and being outside listening to the birds and searching for frogs. With my love for exploration and laughter, I aim to create a supportive, joyful atmosphere for not only my family, but for everyone I meet.
I became a therapist after experiencing my own struggles and longing to connect with others on a meaningful level. Helping others navigate their personal journeys with empathy and support brings me the most joy.
Living life with a laid-back, playful spirit and ready to share a smile or two with you!
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Professional Bio
Katie earned her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2023 and her bachelor’s in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University in 2019. Katie completed her graduate practicum at Hearts 2 Hands Counseling Group, PLLC, where she served children, adolescents, and adults. She completed her graduate internship working in private practice with Cheryl E. Lawson, MA, NCC, LCMHC, CCTP. Through her internship experiences, Katie provided individual therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and First Responders. Katie also has experience providing group therapy to adults receiving crisis stabilization care at a behavioral health hospital.
Katie welcomes individuals of all ages who are seeking help with their healing journey and especially enjoys working with women and mothers. Katie specializes in anxiety, depression, communication issues, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-empowerment, and stress management. Katie implements a variety of counseling techniques to assist along the way, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and holistic principles that consider the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Together, these techniques help to encourage self-reflection, identification of solutions, and the utilization of healthier problem-solving skills.
