Kristy Gaisford, LCSW, is a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker specializing in couples counseling and relationship empowerment. She understands the struggles many adults face in their relationships, including feelings of being stuck, exhausting repetitive conflicts, and doubts about personal or partner capacity for meaningful change. Kristy believes that everyone deserves to be in a relationship where they feel seen, loved, understood, and cherished. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that human beings are innately wired for intimacy. With a focus on self-esteem, trauma recovery, and emotional reconnection, Kristy provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment that enables her clients to confront core issues contributing to anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With extensive training from Terry Real and expertise in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), trauma-focused methods, and relational strategies, Kristy is among the elite 10% of therapists trained specifically in couples therapy. Her goal is to help clients identify the root causes of their challenges, paving the way for more connected, fulfilling relationships and richer life experiences.