Krista McKelvin


Dallas, Texas 75243 United States

About

Krista enjoys working with a wide variety of people. She believes the key to successful rapport building is open and honest communication from both counselor and the client. She believes in meeting a client where they are therapeutically and client by-in. It is important that individuals are active participants in their own lives and exhibit the direction they want to go through counseling. Her goal to provide a safe space through compassion, validation, empathy, patience, and support. By doing this, the counseling relationship will flourish, and individuals will have greater success.

She utilizes a variety of techniques and theories based on individual needs. Some of the therapeutic approaches utilized include Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, and Person-Centered Therapy.

Krista earned her Master's degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology. She possesses over 20 years of experience in Social Services, Mental and Vocational Counseling, as well as School Counseling.

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Qualifications: University of Oklahoma
Academic Suffixes: MHR, CSC, LPC
Expertise: ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Transgender, Trauma and PTSD

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