Kirsten Townsend

My communication style

I create a space where people feel heard and respected. I use a direct yet supportive approach to provide insights and suggestions to clients. Most people express gratitude for the space to authentically engage in healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a counselor due to a lifelong desire to engage with people in a deeply authentic way. I am genuinely curious about what makes people tick and why. I have also experienced many challenges and life transitions, which have helped me develop true compassion, curiosity, and empathy for others.

My goals for you

I often pull from holistic and existential skills that best fit the needs of each person. I rely on each person's innate ability to heal and guide themselves to a more connected, authentic, and meaningful life. The main goals of counseling include accepting and releasing suppressed emotions to create meaningful changes in people's lives.

Our first session

I begin with discussing confidentiality and counseling agreements, then I provide space to let out the stress you've been holding. I follow up with any necessary questions to gain more of an understanding of you and your experiences.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual