Kirsti Reese, M.A., LPC-S, LCDC, RPT-S, PMH-C, CCTP

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"Most of my therapy work is centered in knowledge about relational neuroscience, attachment science, systems work, and integrating the body into treatment, although all therapy is tailored for each person’s unique needs. I believe hope and healing is possible for every person, even in the hardest seasons of life. I find my heart is most connected to working with individuals struggling with stress and trauma. I am passionate about creating connection and sustainability for those living and working with stress and trauma including other healers who find themselves working in the trenches."

 

Kirsti Reese is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).She earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She has specialized training as a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT), Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and currently completing her Somatic Experiencing (SE) certification.

Kirsti Reese has extensive experience working with adults and children/adolescents in a variety of setting. Kirsti has spent the last several years working in a private practice setting with a variety of individuals and families. She has experience working in university counseling centers with many diverse clients from diverse backgrounds. She also has experience at Child Advocacy Centers counseling children, adolescents, and caregivers who have experienced various forms of trauma and abuse.

During her graduate studies, Kirsti completed her internship at the Sam Houston Counseling Center working with students from diverse backgrounds on many different issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, multicultural and LGTBQ identity, and interpersonal difficulties. She has interned with Still Creek Ranch working with at-risk youth from crisis environments including survivors of human trafficking. She has worked with preschoolers as a mental health intern with the Head Start Early Childhood Program and with families as a mental health intern at a Women’s Shelter in Dublin, Ireland. Beyond clinical training, she has experience with somatic work through yoga teaching and extensive experience working with children through many years of childcare experience.

Kirsti believes in the importance of a holistic approach to therapy and emphasizes the innate value and worth of each individual. Her counseling philosophy is based on the belief that the ultimate goal of counseling is fostering personal strengths and psychological resilience through which positive, growth-oriented changes can be made. She believes in using an informed, integrative approach to counseling that incorporates various techniques and methods tailored to the unique treatment needs of each individual and family. Her view is that only the client is an expert on their own life or their own family and the client is an equal partner in the therapeutic relationship.

Professional Qualifications

Kirsti Reese received her Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors. She is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT), Certified Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT, formerly RYT). Kirsti is currently completing her certification towards Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Kirsti’s broad range of specializations allows her to help with even the most complex challenges.

Areas of Specialization:

• PTSD/Trauma
• Physical & Sexual Abuse
• Grief/Loss/Traumatic Grief
• Attachment/Relationship Challenges
• Parenting
• Perinatal Mental Health (Prenatal and Postpartum)
• International Transitions & Adjusting to Expat Life
• Anxiety/Depression (Including Suicidal Ideation & Self-Injury)
• Stress Management/ Coping Skills
• Emotional Regulation
• Self-Esteem
• Adoption
• Substance Abuse & Addiction
• Behavioral Problems

Contact Information:

Phone: 832-974-0153
Email: [email protected]

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