Kristin Money , LPC

Kristin Money is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Mental Health Service Provider practicing in Tennessee. She earned a Master of Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling in 2013 and has been providing individual counseling since 2012. Kristin approaches therapy with empathy and validation while also acknowledging how systemic oppression can influence an individual and their community.

Her personal history includes surviving domestic violence and parental abuse, and she brings that lived experience to her clinical work. Kristin is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides gender accepting and affirming care. She also identifies as neurodivergent and offers secular, nonreligious counseling to people from a range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Kristin has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a variety of trauma-informed techniques, which she integrates into an eclectic therapy approach. Former clients have said that she really listens and is highly sensitive to their concerns. She focuses on helping clients reduce trauma-related symptoms, recognize harmful family patterns, and uncover individual strengths.

She has a niche in working with neurodivergent people who have experienced abuse, supporting them to cultivate a stronger sense of self and to build inner safety. Kristin emphasizes pacing therapy to meet each person’s unique timeline and works collaboratively to explore deep-rooted trauma with sensitivity to healing needs.

Per Tennessee licensing regulations, she is only able to practice with clients who are physically located in Tennessee. She notes that the platform is not a crisis platform or a replacement for crisis services. For crisis support in Tennessee, she provides the state resources 855-274-7471 or text "TN" to 741-741, and recommends reaching out to local county departments or community resources for immediate housing or other assistance.

Therapeutic Approaches Available Online

Kristin commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so they can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and respond differently to stressful situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective interpersonal communication - useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of painful memories so they have less emotional charge and interfere less with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or blends approaches that best suit their situation. This collaborative process helps tailor treatment to what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility - they make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules and to access licensed professionals from home. For Kristin, online appointments are designed to provide consistent support and accessible options for people who meet Tennessee practice requirements and prefer remote care.