Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello there! My name is Kristen Patryna and I have been doing outpatient therapy for 3 years but have been in the field for 13. I have experience working with teens and adults both in an individual and a group setting. I enjoy building a strong therapeutic relationship with my folks and emphasize the equality in the relationship. I find it most beneficial for clients to have a good blend of validation, problem solving and developing skills that can be used outside of session; I want my folks to feel heard and also want to help them produce change. I have experience in using a Person Centered approach, CBT and DBT which includes teaching emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, all which can be helpful for a variety of concerns and used across many different settings. I particularly enjoy treating anxiety and related symptoms. I am very excited to get started and most importantly, I commend you for reaching out for support! I am looking forward to working together and learning more about you!
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Kristen Patryna has 7 years of professional experience providing therapy and works with both teens and adults in individual and group settings.
She emphasizes a collaborative, equal partnership with clients and favors a balanced approach that combines validation, practical problem solving, and skill-building to use outside of sessions. Kristen draws on person-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients make meaningful changes.
Her DBT work includes teaching emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness – approaches that apply to a range of concerns and settings. Kristen particularly enjoys treating anxiety and related symptoms. She is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, credentialed as PA LPC PC009733, and she commends anyone who reaches out for support as she looks forward to working together.
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