Kristin Money , LPC

Kristin Money is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation practicing in Tennessee. She earned a Master of Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling in 2013 and has provided individual counseling since 2012, bringing 12 years of clinical experience to her work. Kristin draws on her own lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence and parental abuse to inform a trauma-aware, compassionate approach that centers each person’s pace and needs.

She emphasizes empathy and validation while also attending to how systemic oppression shapes individual and community experiences. Kristin identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, is gender accepting and affirming, and provides secular counseling without religious influence. As a neurodivergent therapist, she has a focused interest in working with neurodivergent people who have experienced abuse, helping them build inner safety and a stronger sense of self.

Kristin has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with a range of trauma-informed techniques that she weaves together into an individualized, eclectic practice. Former clients have said she listens closely and responds with notable sensitivity to their concerns. Therapy is collaborative and client-led, with attention to uncovering deep-rooted trauma and recognizing harmful family patterns while identifying personal strengths. Per Tennessee licensing regulations, she practices only with residents who are physically located in Tennessee and cannot begin services when a client is out of state.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Kristin integrates evidence-based methods to address trauma, stress, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps people notice and gently shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, making it useful for strong emotions and relationship conflicts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used when past events continue to impact daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she tailors interventions over time rather than following a fixed plan. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy proceeds at a manageable pace.

Online appointments - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and for accessing licensed professionals from home or another convenient location. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage logistics around work or family, and access support in a way that fits an individual's life.