Kristen Gaughan, Psychologist, PA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(39 reviews)

MS, LPC Kristen Gaughan

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Kristen Gaughan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MS, LPC Years in Practice: 23 State: Pennsylvania

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania with over 20 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field. I've worked in a variety of treatment settings with a wide range of clients. I have extensive experience treating mental health issues, as well as substance use and process addiction (gambling, eating, sex, spending, etc.) issues. I am truly passionate about helping people in need, having decided to become a counselor at the age of 13. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from York College of Pennsylvania with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and double minors in Criminal Justice Corrections and German. I also received a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. My work as a counselor is not just a job, but a true vocation. I am committed to helping each and every one of my clients to live their healthiest life. I look forward to continuing to work to help people to find the peace, joy, and contentment they deserve in their lives. Please note that due to the nature of the Betterhelp.com platform, I am unable to write letters on my client's behalf.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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I feel heard by Kristen, and she does give very practical advice. Her perspective is always helpful.

She has been very good a great listening ear and helps me with my issues.

She is excellent! Even when I fall, she's so encouraging. Her Spiritual Perspective has already made an impact on me after just 2 sessions!

From the first time I met Kristen I just knew, she was my person! I’m not too cliche like that, but I couldn’t put it any better. She’s always on my team even when our opinions or thoughts differ! She’s currently a huge support person in my life who I can confide the “true me” to ❤️

Kristen is fantastic. I personally know I can be dramatic, and she has no issue telling me when I am being dramatic, or when I am overthinking something. Which is exactly what I need. She's dependable, listens well, and is great at giving life advice.

I find Kristen to be not only professional, but understanding and very likable. She has a very kind & humble personality that I believe would mold to a large demographic of persons in need.

Glad I stopped putting it off, you’ve been nothing but helpful. Can’t wait to speak again.

I respect Kristen as she is kind and considerate. She listens to me and offers excellent suggestions and advice.

Kristen is amazing!!!

I am very grateful for Kristen. God's light is seen through her and our paths were destined to cross. Kristen listens and has helped me in my healing journey. I appreciate her openness and honesty and her insights. I have l learned to see things in a different way and it is okay to not have all the answers. I have learned to voice concerns in a constructive and positive way. The only person whose words and actionsI can control are mine. Although difficult at times, really thinking about that is very freeing. Did you know laughter is a key in healing? Very true and helpful! There is joy in healing and strength in getting help. Kristen is a joy and I highly recommend her to you.

Kristen has helped me probably in more ways than I even realize.

I always feel she truly cares about me

Kristen is kind, caring and a great listener.

Kristen helped me through my lowest moment in life. With her help I discovered more about myself and was able to come up with the solutions needed to get back to my happy self.

Kirsten is a skilled, knowledgable and empathetic listener. She was able to help me look at my situation in a different light which really helped me resolve my turmoil. I would definitely recommend Kirsten.as a therapist.

Kristen is a great therapist ! She listens, is helpful and knowledgeable. I can relate to her in many different ways. Would recommend 10/10!!!

Kristen was very easy to talk to from the get go. I constantly tell my friends that I love Better Help and that my therapist is phenomenal. She is always there when I need her, and reads my journal entries, knows what to say, etc. Kristen is absolutely amazing!!

She’s really just the best. I can feel her wisdom every time we speak. She instill an immediate sense of calm and endurance.

I found Kristen to be very thoughtful and insightful. She offered helpful observations about my circumstances, as well as concrete ideas for making positive changes. I would highly recommend Kristen to others.

She is amazing. I’m so grateful I found her.

Kristen is amazing and has helped me greatly over the years. I would recommend her to anyone in need of help.

great

I have had a satisfying experience with Kristen as my therapist. I believe she is very knowledgeable and provides guidance to perspectives that might otherwise not be considered. I find meetings with Kristen very insightful and always feel like I leave every meeting with a new tool. I am very pleased to have Kristen as my therapist.

I joined Better Help to work through issues I was experiencing following the birth of my second child. I sought help through therapy a couple times in the past but never found a therapist that I connected with or provided me with actionable recommendations and coping mechanisms for my anxiety. I am so glad that I found Kristen. She is incredibly thoughtful, empathetic, and practical. While I was initially seeking help for postpartum anxiety, she has helped me through issues surrounding my relationship with my parents and attitude towards work life balance. I appreciate that she gives me tangible feedback and feel that my mental health and reaction to life’s stressors has greatly improved since treating with her. I would highly recommend working with Kristen. I am very glad that I am.

She is very kind and she listens to what I have to say she’s helped me a lot

A highly effective therapist. Top notch!

I have worked with Kristen for a year and a half. I have never covered my childhood trauma in such depth before and I don't think I would have gotten an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan without her.

I like her so very much. Kristen has a wonderful way of holding space for healing. She’s brilliant and well educated but at the same time extremely down to earth and very open minded. She’s also extremely present during my sessions and seems to have the perfect listening/speaking balance which I find really Adds a lot to the experience. 5 stars. I’m grateful for you Kristen. namaste

Kristen is an awesome therapist! I’m looking forward to continue to work through my struggles

Kristen helped me process what I spent 3 decades trying to avoid. She is candid, honest, and tailors her communication style to best walk me through my treatment plan.

She is knowledgeable and empathetic. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help.

Kristen has been amazing at helping me deal with my OCD and anxiety. Through our sessions she has helped me get to the source(s) of my issues and build a method to combat them.

Excellent!

Kristen listens and provides support in a very encouraging way. She creates a positive space for me to feel comfortable to open up to her. She challenges my thoughts and provides advice on how to tackle them on my own. I would highly recommend her.

Very helpful

From the beginning Kristen has been attentive, thoughtful and very helpful in starting therapy again. She (unlike many therapists) can show how much care and effort is needed in listening and responding. She encourages and pushes my goals, works through my struggles and talks through and guides me with resolving problems. She constantly reminds me that I’m in control of how therapy is run and asks what and how I’d like to go about it. I’ve only done a few weeks with her but I have loved every minute.

She’s absolutely amazing!

I have loved working with Kristen. I came to her after hitting a brick wall with my other therapist and felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere. I made more progress mentally in the first month with Kristen than I did in 6 months with my other one. Kristen is just easier for me to talk to and easy to click with. Kristen is absolutely an amazing person to work with.

There was a time in my life that I was completely falling apart. I couldn't even breathe I couldn't close my eyes without thinking and overthinking and crying and making myself sick. When I decided to start talking to someone Kristen was there for me. She was concerned about me she talked to me she gave me worksheets and things to do to keep myself occupied and to bring myself down when I was at the point of hyperventilating and just making myself sick. I don't know how I would have gotten through this hard time in my life if I didn't have her. Talking to Kristen was like talking to an old friend.

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