I’m Kristin Hoats, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified grief therapist. My approach is direct and focused on helping you understand what may be contributing to feelings of anxiety, grief, emotional reactions, or low self-esteem, while teaching you skills to respond differently.
Therapy is about more than temporarily managing symptoms. Together, we identify long-standing core beliefs, emotional patterns, and behaviors that keep you stuck.
By challenging unhelpful thinking, strengthening emotion regulation, building confidence, and learning to set healthy boundaries, you can begin responding intentionally instead of reacting automatically. You’ll also receive work between sessions to help you use what you are learning in your daily life.
Are you someone who looks like they have it all together but feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or emotionally exhausted inside? Are you always supporting others but uncomfortable asking for help or prioritizing yourself?
I SEE YOU, AND I CAN HELP.
You deserve to feel supported, confident, and more in control of your life.
I guide individuals struggling with anxiety, anger, emotional regulation and grief. Especially those who feel overwhelmed, on edge, or quick to react but don’t fully understand why.
I love working with people navigating a situational crisis or adjusting to new life challenges, especially those who are motivated to grow but don’t yet have the tools to get there. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about your life, and unsure of what steps to take next.
Many of my clients are used to holding everything together for others: parents, caregivers, first responders, high stress professionals and often feel like there’s no space for their own emotions.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, this is a place to pause and stop carrying it alone.
I’ll help you reconnect with who you are, recognize your strengths, and learn coping skills to regulate emotions, build self-trust, and create positive change.
This is where we start doing the work. We slow things down and get clear on what’s actually going on: what’s been building, what’s keeping you stuck, and what needs to shift? We focus on what matters most right now so you’re not just talking, you’re moving forward in your healing journey. You’ll leave with direction and real tools you can start using right away.
And yes… I’ll give you things to practice between sessions. Not busy work, but practical tools and strategies you can use in your everyday life. Because real change doesn’t just happen in session. I’ll help you build skills that actually stick, so you can feel more in control, more grounded, and stop just getting through the day… and start showing up differently in your life.
Sessions are collaborative, intentional, and focused on progress. Together, we turn insight into action by building confidence, strengthening boundaries, and improving communication
Your story matters. This is a space to understand your patterns, reclaim your voice, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater strength and intention. This is where you ignite your healing.
One-on-one sessions focused on the challenges affecting your daily life,relationships, and sense of self, including:
Supportive, skill-focused spaces to connect with others while buildingconfidence, learning coping skills, and creating positive change:
