Kristi Irving is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She understands that counseling is a partnership between the therapist and the client, where they collaboratively navigate the disruptions in life. Kristi employs humor, compassion, and a creative array of clinical approaches to guide individuals towards meaningful changes, allowing them to move from merely surviving to truly thriving and enjoying life. Her extensive background encompasses inpatient hospitalization, treatment foster care, crisis intervention, individual and couples counseling, as well as counseling in a college setting. Kristi adopts an eclectic approach to treatment, guided by a strong Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) orientation and a deep belief in the mind/body connection. Acknowledging that reaching out for help can be daunting, she strives to minimize those feelings through compassion, humor, and acceptance. Kristi is dedicated to helping clients realize their best selves, reminding them that although everyone struggles at times, those struggles do not have to be permanent.