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Kristen Gaughan, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kristen. View 53 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

She’s very caring and listens the whole way through and she remembers everything I’ve mentioned in the past, she’s awesome.

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen has been great at listening and providing solutions.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Kristen

  • 23 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

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.

Specialties

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 Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Infidelity Jealousy Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kristen Gaughan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770776874.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC006886 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kristen Gaughan

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

53 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Amazing Great Helpful Listens Grateful Caring Healing Support

She’s very caring and listens the whole way through and she remembers everything I’ve mentioned in the past, she’s awesome.

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen has been great at listening and providing solutions.

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen is amazing. She is thoughtful, insightful and always can make me see things in a different, more positive light. She is always available through a message and can always be relied upon to give me things to work on that help me. I fully recommend her to anyone seeking to better themselves.

Reviewed November 2024

I am so grateful for Kristen's support. She has helped me to make sense of complex issues and feelings, to feel more self-compassion, and to see positive ways forward. She is kind, funny and very genuine. Working with Kristen is really helping me.

Reviewed September 2024

Kristen wants to know in what areas she can help in and asks the right questions to deepen her understanding of what you are going through or what you want to work on.

Reviewed September 2024

Seems great so far

Reviewed September 2024

Caring and understanding

Reviewed September 2024

I just love working with Kristen G. She's been so helpful, and she's my biggest cheerleader. I enjoy the app, the flexibility, and I am happy to have group sessions available. It's easy to navigate and to reschedule when needed.

Reviewed September 2024

She is a great counselor. Very caring and smart. She’s like family

Reviewed August 2024

It was a very helpful experience

Reviewed August 2024

She's compassionate and very experienced in the Mindset of Addiction!

Reviewed July 2024

I am grateful for Kristen. Kristen has been a blesssing in the past yeear amidst my chaos called life. I have learnedd new ways to think about and react to situations that were sources of turmoil and great stress. Kristen listens and even in challenging times, she even has me laugh. Highly recommend her!!

Reviewed June 2024

Kristen has been very supportive and has offered me lots of ways to process my thoughts between sessions. Her feedback has helped me see things from different perspectives and has guided me further down the road of self discovery.

Reviewed May 2024

Kristen is always honest with me and is my biggest cheerleader. She has helped me to build up my confidence and focus on my priorities. I'm so grateful for her support.

Reviewed May 2024

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

Reviewed April 2024

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

Reviewed March 2024

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!

Reviewed March 2024

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 ❤️

Reviewed March 2024

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.

Reviewed February 2024

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.

Reviewed February 2024

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

Reviewed January 2024

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

Reviewed January 2024

Kristen is amazing!!!

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed December 2023

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

Reviewed December 2023

I always feel she truly cares about me

Reviewed November 2023

Kristen is kind, caring and a great listener.

Reviewed September 2023

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.

Reviewed August 2023

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.

Reviewed July 2023

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

Reviewed May 2023

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!!

Reviewed May 2023

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

Reviewed May 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

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

Reviewed February 2023

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

Reviewed February 2023

great

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed April 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

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

Reviewed January 2023

A highly effective therapist. Top notch!

Reviewed January 2023

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.

Reviewed January 2023

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

Reviewed January 2023

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

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed August 2022

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

Reviewed July 2022

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.

Reviewed July 2022

Excellent!

Reviewed May 2022

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.

Reviewed May 2022

Very helpful

Reviewed May 2022

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.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s absolutely amazing!

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed January 2022

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.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kristen Gaughan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kristen Gaughan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kristen Gaughan speak?

Kristen Gaughan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kristen Gaughan have?

Kristen Gaughan has 23 years of experience.

Where is Kristen Gaughan licensed to practice?

Kristen Gaughan is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Kristen Gaughan accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kristen Gaughan accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kristen Gaughan offer?

Kristen Gaughan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kristen Gaughan?

Kristen Gaughan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kristen Gaughan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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