Krista Giffin (she/her)

Anxiety often arises from the pressure to be perfect, meet others’ expectations, and be productive in order to earn love. This constant striving can disconnect women from their true selves. Through therapy, I'll help you uncover these patterns and reconnect with your authentic, true self. By prioritizing self-worth over perfection, anxiety can be reduced, and a deeper sense of peace and authenticity can emerge, allowing you to live more freely and with less stress.

Burnout is epidemic in women, driven by societal expectations that demand relentless productivity and sacrifice. As a feminist and social justice advocate, I’m on a mission to eradicate burnout by challenging these norms and empowering women to reclaim their well-being. Through embracing pleasure, authenticity, self-care, and rest, we resist the toxic hustle culture. This rebellion allows women to thrive on their own terms, cultivating balance and joy while rejecting the pressures to overextend.

I support individuals in polyamorous and open relationships with respect and understanding, offering a safe space free from judgment. If you’ve been judged for your choices, I’m here to help. Together, we'll explore healthy communication, boundaries, and ways to manage jealousy, while fostering deep, authentic connections with your partner(s). My approach empowers you to create relationships that honor your desires, needs, and values.

I combine therapy with goal-setting, accountability, and exploring your future dreams. We'll focus on shifting your mindset, breaking through mental blocks, and working from a place of possibility. This empowers you to take action with clarity and confidence, overcoming obstacles, and moving toward your goals. The process is rooted in self-compassion, authenticity, and a playful approach to personal growth.

A psychodynamic approach explores how past experiences, especially in childhood, shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By looking at unconscious patterns, including dreams, we can uncover hidden influences affecting your life. This self-awareness helps you understand and heal from past issues, creating healthier emotional and behavioral patterns. Dreams are also used in therapy to gain deeper insights into your inner world and resolve unresolved conflicts.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you understand and transform the emotions behind relationship conflict. If you're feeling disconnected or stuck, EFT helps you explore and express emotions, improving communication and strengthening your bond. I've completed the EFT externship, equipping me with the tools to guide you in rebuilding emotional security and creating a healthier, more supportive relationship.

Attachment theory explores how early relationships with caregivers shape emotional bonds and influence behavior throughout life. It identifies four styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Secure attachment fosters trust and healthy connections, while insecure styles may lead to fear of abandonment or emotional distance. These patterns impact relationships, self-esteem, and coping strategies.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps partners create stronger emotional bonds. Rooted in attachment theory, it focuses on identifying negative interaction patterns and uncovering underlying emotions and needs. By fostering empathy and understanding, EFT helps couples resolve conflict, build trust, and deepen intimacy, creating secure, lasting connections. It's effective for improving communication and strengthening relationships.