Kristen Lynn Walker
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Kristen Lynn Walker

She/Her/Hers

Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, MLADC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New Hampshire Accepting Online

Additionally, I offer formal LADC evaluations for those who have been ordered by the court to complete an evaluation.

Updated September 5, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Alcohol use disorder & addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Communication issues
  • Depression
  • Life transitions
  • Self-care

Professional statement

Kristen Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Master Alcohol and Drug Counselor located in Hampstead, NH. Kristen works with a wide range of individuals, from teenagers to older adults. Many of Kristen’s clients focus their therapy around alcohol or drug addictions, communication issues, depression, anxiety, or relationship conflicts. They struggle with low self-esteem and sometimes feel like imposters. Many of them are going through major life transitions like a change in relationship status or changing careers.



Kristen utilizes a therapy modality called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with clients. This therapy approach, combined with Motivational Interviewing, helps clients explore their reasons behind decisions. Kristen encourages clients to make decisions or changes in their lives to center around their values - what’s most important to them. She also teaches clients how to assess their thought patterns for harmful cognitive distortions that lead to feelings of shame or self-criticism. Clients learn how to cope with distressing emotions and not become overwhelmed, which can help them in their relationships.



Kristen earned a Master’s degree from Rivier College. She has experience working in community mental health, residential care, and assertive community treatment. She is comfortable working with individuals who have multiple mental health concerns, and provides empathetic guidance to those looking for additional support in their lives.


Specialties

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Self-care - Learning what effective self-care looks like and incorporating these strategies into daily life; developing an awareness of wellbeing to identify when one needs to practice self-care




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Kristen Walker is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $125 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $125
  • Initial session: $150 (50min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New Hampshire)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8a-5p
  • Tue 10a-6p
  • Wed 8a-6p
  • Thu 9a-7p
  • Fri 9a-4p
  • Sat as requested
  • Sun as requested

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

WestBridge, Direct Clinical/Program Director/Coordinator of QA for Clinical Programs, 2007 - 2021

Rivier College, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2002
University of New Hampshire, Bachelor's in Communications and Sociology, 1998


Licensure

New Hampshire: 806

New Hampshire: 0829


Languages

English