Kristen Zavala

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in New Mexico and Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Years Experience: 10

Location: New Mexico, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1164713699

Credentials: NM LPCC CCMH0198041, TX LPC 86823

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LPCC (New Mexico) #CCMH0198041 exp 2027-09-30 • LPC (Texas) #86823 exp 2027-09-30

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Female therapist, Gay, Non-religious, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Kristen Zavala

Guiding growth with compassion and clinical expertise

Licensed in NM and TX
10 years’ experience
LGBT-inclusive care

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About

Kristen Zavala is a licensed counselor practicing in New Mexico with 10 years of professional experience. She holds state licensure to practice counseling in New Mexico as a Professional Clinical Counselor and in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, reflecting her authorization to provide clinical care in both states.

She works with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her approach emphasizes identifying strengths and using those resources to address the challenges that brought a person to therapy.

Kristen views each person as the expert of their own story and aims to support people as they take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She offers attentive, strengths-focused care to help individuals move through difficult moments and build resilience.

Location: New Mexico, United States

Years Experience: 10

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Depression, Grief, LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Addictions, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Domestic violence, Fertility issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women’s issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: NM LPCC CCMH0198041, TX LPC 86823
NPI Number: 1164713699
License: LPCC (New Mexico) #CCMH0198041 exp 2027-09-30 • LPC (Texas) #86823 exp 2027-09-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

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One major benefit is flexibility – people can connect in the way that feels most comfortable, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care.

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How much experience does Kristen Zavala have?

Kristen Zavala has 10 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Kristen Zavala a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kristen Zavala is licensed to practice counseling in New Mexico as a Professional Clinical Counselor and in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

In which languages does Kristen Zavala provide therapy?

Kristen Zavala provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristen Zavala located?

Kristen Zavala is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Kristen Zavala as my therapist?

You can work with Kristen Zavala through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Kristen Zavala 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, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Kristen Zavala is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with her. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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