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Kristin Reyes

Therapist · New Jersey

Kristin Reyes, LPC

Steady, direct support for tough life problems

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  • Warm and honest
  • Trauma-focused
  • Practical steps

About Kristin

Kristin Reyes is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people navigate relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. She brings a calm, down-to-earth presence to sessions and aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable. Kristin values honesty and connection and uses warmth and gentle humor to ease heavy topics.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Kristin listens first, then asks clear, honest questions to help clients name what matters most. She focuses on processing traumatic experiences and building steady supports for people coping with long-term mental health challenges. Her approach balances empathy with direct feedback so clients can make real changes.

With 15 years of experience as an LPC in New Jersey, Kristin has worked with a broad range of concerns. That includes complex trauma, sexual abuse, traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, personality disorders, and challenges connected to autism spectrum disorder. She also helps people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce, and shifts in identity and purpose.

Kristin aims to help people feel less alone with hard problems. She supports those facing abandonment, communication breakdowns, control struggles, body image worries, and the aftermath of domestic violence or disaster. Sessions are built around practical steps clients can use between meetings.

Her style is steady and personable. People who prefer direct talk combined with warmth often find her approach helpful. Kristin’s work centers on making progress one step at a time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques can help online

Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear, practical goals. One approach focuses on processing traumatic memories in a paced way so the person can reduce their emotional charge and regain day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines to manage mood instability and stress, which helps people with bipolar disorder and major life changes feel steadier.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. She balances listening with straightforward suggestions so clients know what to try between sessions.

The profile does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet with licensed professionals from home or another convenient location when that helps them stay consistent with care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kristin focus on?

She supports people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and big life transitions. Additional areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce, and body image concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Kristin offers a laid-back, supportive atmosphere while asking clear, honest questions when needed. She balances warmth and occasional humor with direct feedback to help clients move forward.

What is her background and experience?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked with complex trauma, chronic mental illness, traumatic brain injury, and other serious mental health concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

Kristin is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person visits are offered.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristin?

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