Kristen Meintzer, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Kristen

Kristen Meintzer is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions. She writes plainly and listens carefully so parents under pressure can explain immediate concerns. Her calm, respectful manner aims to make first steps feel easier and less overwhelming.

Kristen draws on a mix of practical methods rather than a single technique. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thoughts.

Background and approach

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Her background includes work in outpatient care, college counseling, and residential substance abuse treatment. That range shaped a flexible style that fits different kinds of problems, from addiction and bipolar symptoms to career stress and compassion fatigue.

She has practiced for 13 years and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions are offered in English and are conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Kristen approaches each plan collaboratively, tailoring tools to the person's goals and day-to-day life.

She does not work with international clients. For parents who need straightforward help with communication problems, social anxiety, or supporting a family member, she focuses on small, usable steps. Her aim is to make progress doable between sessions, not just talk about change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in ways that make sense for everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood, and it often includes homework to practice new skills between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help when feelings feel intense or relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays relevant to daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when routines change, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for communication and practice between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, addictions, bipolar issues, ADHD, career problems, compassion fatigue, and family-related concerns.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive with a human-centered stance. She blends practical skills from several approaches to meet each person where they are.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 13 years of experience and has worked in outpatient treatment, college counseling, and residential substance abuse settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, license number GA LPC LPC009772, and is located in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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