Kristen Ernst, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree, understands that taking the step to find a therapist is a courageous leap in an individual’s journey. With a passion for helping clients process difficult emotions and build a secure sense of self, she creates a unique and safe space tailored to each person’s issues, needs, and goals. Kristen brings years of experience in assisting hospice patients and their families with grief and end-of-life issues, along with extensive expertise in working with individuals facing suicidal ideation, crises, or trauma. Her therapeutic approach includes various modalities such as Compassion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and more, always centered on providing an emotionally safe environment through unconditional support and empathy. As the owner of the Center for Hope and Healing, LLC, she has established herself as a dedicated resource within the community for grief, crises, and trauma resolution. Kristen takes great pride in supporting individuals as they navigate their current challenges in pursuit of becoming their best selves.