Cristin St. John, M.A., LPC/MHSP supervisor, RPT
Child and Adolescent Individual Therapist
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from ETSU, Registered Play Therapist, TheraPlay Modules 1-4, Sand Tray with Eliana Gil, DARe 1 and 3, Intro to Hakomi
Treatment Focus: Child and Adolescent, Attachment and Relationship, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Disordered Eating, Self Discovery, Life Transitions, LGBT ally
Life gets messy and painful sometimes and we need someone to process these things with so we can get out of our heads and living deep within our hearts. I am passionate about helping children and young adults in their healing process and meeting them where they are in their pain, depression, anxiety, and life struggles. My therapy approach is based on developmental neuroscience and attachment; my therapeutic values are empathy, genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and acceptance. I believe change can occur in a person when they are able to show compassion to themselves, to others, and to their situation. I seek to empower individuals to become their most authentic self.
I work with teenagers and adults who are struggling to truly love themselves based on a certain situation, relationship, or upbringing. Sometimes we need reminders of how great we are.
I also work with school aged children in play therapy. I primarily see kids who are struggling with a parents’ divorce, new blended family, or anxiety issues. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!
Favorite Quote: "The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely {they} will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love." - Dr. Bruce Perry
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Favorite Authors: Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson