Offerings
Therapy
Kristen is a Contemplative Therapist who integrates Eastern and Western modalities. Her goal is to inspire others to recognize and actualize their potential by building on strengths and identifying, exploring, and overcoming obstacles to growth.
The contemplative approach is well suited for people who are curious about themselves and have a willingness to openly and honestly connect with their strengths as well as their vulnerabilities. Compassion, mindfulness, and authenticity are essential to the healing process as these qualities motivate awareness and bring us closer to ourselves and to each other.
Though Kristen’s contemplative approach embodies a Buddhist perspective and utilizes spiritual technologies, it does not endorse or warrant adherence to spiritual dogma. Instead, it facilitates access to the inner spirit and wisdom within all of us. Compassion for self and others, flexibility in thinking, and a readiness to contemplate perspective are key facets of this process.
Kristen’s synthesis of Tibetan Buddhism and Western Psychology encourages the creation of a sacred space where individuals can make contact with the darkest and lightest aspects of themselves free of the self-judgment and criticism that are so prevalent in Western culture. Individuals can feel supported and empowered as they begin to chart their own path towards self-liberation and healing. Kristen’s thoughtful integration of East and West provides tools that can be utilized to heal everyday disturbances as well as deep trauma.
Kristen offers weekly therapy sessions based on individuals needs. Please reach out to schedule an appointment or consultation.
Yoga and Meditation
Kristen offers private individual and group yoga sessions that are tailored to the needs of the individual and/or group. She encourages students to enhance their personal practice by empowering themselves from within. Her yoga classes focus on the integration of physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. She wants to help people change their world by encouraging them to recognize the potential of their own bodies, hearts, and minds.
Meditation practice helps facilitate an openness and acceptance to whatever may arise. Living in an overstimulating society can create resistance to sitting quietly, and make individuals feel as if it’s not for them. Kristen’s meditation guidance deepens her students sense of ease to sit quietly, ability to focus and better accept uncomfortable emotions with compassion, wisdom and perspective.
Corporate Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and meditation are transformational practices that enhance the work environment. Through yoga and/or meditation, practitioners will increase their sense of confidence, feel more motivated, improve their ability to focus and concentrate, and decrease their levels of stress. Evidence-based research shows that these practices not only offer a multitude of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits, but also increase employee productivity. Kristen has thoroughly enjoyed her work at various start-up companies as well as big corporate offices and has witnessed the benefits of implementing short-term as well as long-term yoga and meditation programs.
