Kristen Meintzer, LPC

Kristen Meintzer, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure about their next steps. She often sees clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship friction, career strain, and challenges related to ADHD or addiction. Kristen writes plainly and listens closely to find what matters most to each person.

She brings 13 years of experience from outpatient clinics, college counseling, and residential substance abuse settings. That background means she has worked with many different problems and life stages. In sessions she uses a warm, interactive style and avoids stigmatizing labels.

Kristen draws from client-centered ideas while also using practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She includes mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit a client's goals. Together with a client she builds a plan that focuses on clear steps and achievable changes.

Sessions typically focus on improving communication, building self-esteem, managing mood swings, and developing coping strategies for stress and life transitions. She also addresses compassion fatigue and concerns common to veterans and armed forces issues. Kristen aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where people can try new ways of thinking and acting.

Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps people track small wins and adjust plans as needed. The work may be direct and practical, and it is paced to each client's needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and values. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a trusting relationship so people can set their own goals and move at their own pace.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other. It uses clear exercises and practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating stress. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication repeatedly breaks down.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with clients to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will take place. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that skill practice and clear homework between sessions translate well to an online setting, helping progress continue between meetings.