Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Kristen Gaughan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 23 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings with a wide range of clients, building deep experience addressing mental health concerns as well as substance use and process addictions including gambling, disordered eating, sexual compulsivity, and problematic spending.
Kristen decided to pursue counseling at age 13 and treats her work as a vocation rather than just a job. She earned 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, and she holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
As a state-licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania – holding the PA LPC credential with license number PC006886 – she is committed to helping each client move toward their healthiest life. Kristen looks forward to continuing to support people in finding the peace, joy, and contentment they deserve. Please note that, due to the nature of the Betterhelp.com platform, she is unable to write letters on a client’s behalf.
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