Kristina Braga, LMHC(She/Her/Hers)

Kristina is a licensed mental health counselor who works primarily with adults facing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma, and related challenges. She partners with her clients to develop practical tools that help manage distressing thoughts and emotions, encouraging self-awareness and resilience. Clients appreciate her down-to-earth style and the genuine human connection she fosters, creating a supportive space where they feel seen and understood.

Her approach combines mindfulness practices with gradual exposure techniques, guiding clients through manageable steps to face their fears and build effective coping skills. She values normalizing the human experience—no matter what challenges clients bring to the office—and emphasizes collaboration in therapy. Together, she and her clients work toward manageable, meaningful ways to navigate difficult emotions and circumstances.

With a Master of Arts degree and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Kristina continuously updates her knowledge to provide effective, evidence-informed care tailored to each individual. She offers sessions both in person at her office in Newport RI and remotely through secure telehealth platforms, making therapy accessible and flexible.

Above all, Kristina is committed to creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to build meaningful, values-driven lives beyond their symptoms.