Hello, my name is Kristen Cooper MacDiarmid. I am a licensed professional counselor that works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders in all ages, but I also have extensive experience with school and behavioral issues for children and adolescents. In this time of turmoil and change, it is more important than ever to take care of our mental health while maintaining our physical health and well being; therefore, I am now offering telehealth appointments for both play and talk therapy. I believe in a collaborative approach between therapist, child, parents, and the family as a whole. I use a person-centered approach in both play therapy and talk therapy while also using CBT and solution focused techniques to find the perfect individualized approach for your unique situation. I believe that everyone has the strength and ability to succeed deep within themselves, even if you can’t see it because of your current situation or mindset. I want to help you find that inner ability, pull from that innate strength, and learn the techniques that will help bring out the best you have within you. We are all survivors and sometimes we just need a reminder and a hand to hold to help us through the dark times.