Kristin Money, LPC

Kristin Money is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Mental Health Service Provider designation practicing in Tennessee. She earned a Master of Education degree specializing in Mental Health Counseling in 2013 and has provided individual counseling since 2012. Kristin draws on personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence and parental abuse to inform a compassionate, trauma-aware approach that centers each person’s lived experience while acknowledging the effects of systemic oppression on individuals and communities.

She identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, is gender accepting and affirming, and is neurodivergent; Kristin offers secular, nonreligious counseling and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Her work blends trauma-focused methods with an empathetic, validating stance and an awareness of wider social influences.

Kristin has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other trauma-informed techniques, which she integrates into an eclectic, individualized plan. Former clients have reported that she listens closely and responds sensitively to their concerns. She focuses on reducing trauma symptoms, identifying harmful family patterns, and helping clients uncover personal strengths. Kristin’s niche is supporting neurodivergent people who have experienced abuse to cultivate a stronger sense of self and inner safety, with therapy paced to the client’s needs.

Per state licensing regulations, she is only able to practice with clients who physically reside in Tennessee. For crisis support in Tennessee call 855-274-7471 or text "TN" to 741-741. For immediate needs like housing, contact the local county department of social services or other community resources.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for strong emotions and relationship challenges. For clients processing traumatic memories, Kristin incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a method aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and helping people integrate those experiences into their life story.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kristin collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains client-centered and responsive.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to access care from home or another convenient location. These options can reduce barriers related to travel, scheduling, or physical mobility and allow Kristin to work with clients through formats that suit their communication style and daily life.