Kristin Abernathy, LGPC is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting children (ages 9–12), adolescents, adults, couples, and women of color navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Kristin earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Purdue University. Kristin takes a thoughtful, integrative, and person-centered approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practices to help clients gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and reshape unhelpful patterns