Kristin Reyes

Kristin Reyes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She brings a direct and down-to-earth style to sessions and aims to create a calm, approachable space for people dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.

Kristin keeps conversations real and steady. She listens with empathy and gently asks challenging questions when needed. Humor and human connection are part of how she works, and she sees laughter as a helpful element in healing.

Her background includes extensive work with trauma, sexual abuse, traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, and personality disorders. She has experience supporting people affected by autism spectrum conditions and those involved with family court or at-risk situations.

In sessions Kristin focuses on helping people make sense of painful events, rebuild safety, and manage intense emotions. She helps clients with communication problems, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and adjusting after divorce or separation.

People who meet with Kristin can expect straightforward feedback, practical conversation, and a steady presence through hard moments. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she draws on helps people process traumatic memories and their emotional impact by creating a safer narrative around painful events. This approach can be useful for those coping with past abuse, traumatic brain injury effects, or repeated upsetting experiences.

Another technique emphasizes skills for managing intense moods and staying grounded day to day. It teaches clear coping tools for emotion regulation, communication, and handling relationship stress. These tools are often helpful for people living with bipolar symptoms, strong emotional reactions, or caregiver strain.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and may adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during brief breaks. Kristin aims to help clients use therapy in ways that suit their everyday routines and commitments.