kristie shurtleff, lcsw, reiki master

Kristie Shurtleff, LCSW, RM is a clinically licensed social worker, EMDR trained therapist and Reiki Master who has worked with people as a therapist, teacher, and coach for over 15 years. In addition to her master's in social work, Kristie has a BA in education and an MA in psychology and has years of experience helping people identify their challenges, providing compassionate feedback and support, and assisting them with healing solutions. She worked with at-risk youth for ten years in various alternative school systems and witnessed how essential social emotional supports can be for those struggling with mental health issues. This experience inspired her to become a therapist in order to support individuals in emotional healing full-time.

In a safe and supported space, Kristie integrates EMDR, behavioral-based and psychodynamic therapy in conjunction with reiki, mindfulness, and other consciousness-raising modalities to uncover the patterns that cause distress and finding practical, concrete strategies to develop healthier ways of functioning. She has found using a combination of these techniques creates a holistic psychotherapeutic experience that leads to true healing. This framework can be used to treat an array of issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship challenges.

Kristie has created a practice where she combines the most effective aspects of scientific, evidence-based approaches with intuitive, energetic modalities in order to provide the most comprehensive, rewarding, and healing experience.