Kristian received her Bachelor's degree at the University of North Florida followed by her Master's at Webster University. She engages others by building a rapport while also assisting their family in achieving set goals. She works with individuals ages 5-100, families, adolescents, with drug addiction, and parents who need guidance. Some specialty skills include problem-solving, communication, coping skills, and relaxation exercises for anxiety. Kristian focuses on improving the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an action-oriented form of psychosocial therapy that assumes that maladaptive, or faulty, thinking patterns cause maladaptive behavior and ""negative"" emotions. The treatment focuses on changing an individual's thoughts (cognitive patterns) in order to change their behavior and emotional state. I relish the prospect of working with others, both as part of a team working towards a common goal, and also working face-to-face with individuals and families from all walks of life to provide them with assistance.