Kristen Gaughan
Experienced counselor guiding recovery and resilience
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About
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.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 23
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Coping with life changes, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Porn, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC006886
- NPI Number: 1770776874
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania) #PC006886 exp 2027-02-28
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How much experience does Kristen Gaughan have?
Kristen Gaughan has 23 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Kristen Gaughan a licensed therapist?
Yes, Kristen Gaughan is a licensed therapist with PA LPC PC006886.
In which languages does Kristen Gaughan provide therapy?
Kristen Gaughan provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristen Gaughan located?
Kristen Gaughan is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Kristen Gaughan as my therapist?
You can work with Kristen Gaughan through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Kristen Gaughan work with international clients?
Kristen Gaughan does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristen Gaughan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.