Kristen Patryna , LPC

Kristen Patryna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with teens and adults. She has experience providing both individual and group therapy and prioritizes building a collaborative, equal partnership where people feel heard and respected.

Kristen blends validation with practical problem solving and skill-building so that therapeutic gains extend beyond the session. Her approach emphasizes teaching tools that clients can use in everyday life, helping them manage emotions, cope with stress, and address patterns that interfere with relationships or daily functioning.

She incorporates Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, including emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These methods are applied across a range of concerns, and Kristen has a particular interest in treating anxiety and related symptoms.

Kristen is enthusiastic about supporting people who seek help and is committed to thoughtful, evidence-informed care that respects each person’s goals and pace of change.

Approaches and online care with Kristen Patryna

Kristen integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship where the individual’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work. This approach supports people who benefit from empathy and validation as they explore their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for issues like anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques that Kristen uses include emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that can help with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods so the treatment matches what is most helpful for the individual at that time.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access support from home. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care across locations within her practice area, and multiple ways for people to engage with licensed professionals and therapists in a way that suits their comfort and routine.