"Becoming a professional in the mental health industry has challenged me into the best version of myself and inspired me to help others do the same. In my early 20's, I woke up in a ditch on the side of the road; soaking wet from a rain storm, dead cell phone in hand, not a soul in sight. It was the day I knew something needed to change and I began seeing a therapist. While in therapy, I learned that I had been suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, High Functioning Anxiety, and C-PTSD. I was moving through life lead primarily by my misguided and conditioned impulses that were the result of nervous system conditioning, social conditioning, unmet physiological needs, manipulation, and mindset blocks. Once I learned that these conditions were cognitive, behavioral, and physiological patterns practiced through experience, I was able to move from surviving, to coping, to healing, to thriving. Through my journey within the mental health industry I have come across a wide variety of lessons, mentors, and perspectives that challenged the way I thought about myself, the world, and myself in the world. This facilitated the groundwork, not only for my own deep and continuous self-work, but also created the framework I needed to help others release their limiting beliefs and unproductive behaviors so they can succeed in their own pursuits. Now, in my late 30's, health is the foundation of my life and my definition of health is ever expanding. I have began challenging the status quo in my industry to move from a Disease Model to a Health Model that is rooted in nervous system embodiment, bioavailability awareness, mindset management, and self-acceptance. Today, I am focused on facilitating conversations surrounding the future of mental health within the individual lives, communities, and business structures that weave together our social fabric; conversations which challenge the outdated professional standards that leave practitioners struggling to succeed in their field, and hence, impact clients progress and their own wellbeing. The debilitating, life-altering obstacles in my own life have put me on the path to my success and allowed me to adopt pronoia. I hope to inspire others to seek and discover their own limitless potential by showing them how to develop a relationship to their own cognitive, social, physical, spiritual, financial, and emotional health, and by highlighting the impact that this health has on the world around them."

Kristen grew up in odd circumstances. She was the only non-believer in a family committed to a cult, the only step daughter of a family that dabbled in organized crime, and the only daughter of divorced parents split between two incredibly different socioeconomic lifestyles. She was an observer of various walks of life, which allowed her to form some unique perspectives on the human condition and which allowed her to see a depth in the world that informs her modern work today. Through persistent curiosity and consistent action, she curated her observations into therapeutic protocols that are changing lives. Her long career, that was kicked off with the death of her best friend, has been a labor of love that she has teased with escape numerous times. Yet her passion for people, addiction to growth, and penchant for solving complex problems has kept her engaged for over 20 years. Her academic career in studying Psychology began in high school and has continued through 6 universities, three degrees, and endless studies. She has taken the long road to understanding the mental health industry and her unique career path spans a variety of knowledge and information that has lead to shifting industry paradigms. Today Kristen is able to illuminate the way to self-awareness with tools and strategies that friends, clients, and colleagues describe as cutting edge, progressive, straight forward, and bold. She illuminates how to unlearn outdated patterns and helps people re-negotiate their relationships to their nervous systems in order to elevate over-all well-being. As a practitioner who practices what she preaches, Kristen prides herself on her passion and ability to improve mental health standards for practitioners and clients alike.