Kristen Lynch
Kristen Lynch
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Kristen Lynch(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Rhode Island•Florida•South Carolina
Anxiety -Child mental health-Parenting-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health- Stress management-Social anxiety-

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Accepting in-person & online

In-network with some insurances

$150

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Kristen has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years now. She also has been teaching at the college level for over 10 years. She has degrees in Child Development and Psychology and Graduate level degrees (CAGS and MA) in Mental Health Counseling. She is currently in a Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology. Kristen considers her theory of choice to be somewhat eclectic, with a profound emphasis on Positive Psychology and Adlerian Theory.

Please review my webpage www dot kalmcounselingri dot com for more information about my approach and practice.

Message to clients

There is only the present time. We reminisce about the past in the present and worry about the future in the present. Positive Psychology helps one to develop resilience, optimism, happiness, motivation, hope and positive thinking. Self-esteem and well-being are fostered through mindfulness and truly trying to be in the present moment. It is evident that I have a deep interest in families as well as adult relationships. I also believe strongly in the concept of behavioral medicine; how the mind and the body are interconnected. I have a robust passion for neuroscience and how the brain develops across the lifespan. The Kalm approach focuses on health from the mind to the body- as each part is interdependent on the other.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years


Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC01040 - Florida: TPMC1425 - South Carolina: TLC 1634 PC

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • Optum
  • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (53min)
  • Initial session:$175 (53min)
  • Couples sessions:$150 (53min)
  • Family sessions:$150 (53min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Paperwork and court fees are different and will be disclosed if inquired about.

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