Krista Rae (She/Her)

I love working with couples and individuals who want to better understand and improve their intimate, family and friend relationships. My work is grounded in EFT and attachment science and I offer discernment counseling - a short series of sessions designed for couples contemplating divorce, often when one partner desires divorce and the other doesn't. This work helps provide clarity for both individuals to effectively move forward in whichever direction they decide.

I am passionate about supporting adults who are wondering if ADHD could be contributing to the brain fog, overwhelm and internal anxiety that can accompany struggles with executive functioning. Oftentimes ADHD in women is overlooked because their symptoms can present very differently than the "typical boy ADHD." I have experience and training in supporting and diagnosing ADHD in adults, collaborating with doctors and psychiatrists, monitoring treatment and providing practical tools.

EFT helps people understand the patterns that keep them stuck — the moments when they pull away, shut down, or argue even when they just want to be close. It’s a deeply human approach that creates healing through emotional connection.

I love IFS because it is so non-pathologizing and helps clients move beyond self-blame and shame. By getting to know their inner “parts,” and understanding that there are no bad parts, people can heal emotional wounds and access their natural self-leadership — leading to more clarity, confidence, and balance in relationships and daily life. I've seen it be transformative, especially for clients who have felt "stuck" in therapy previously.

I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and in Emotionally Focused Individual therapy for individuals. It is a beautiful modality that helps clients connect with their deeper emotions, increase vulnerability and heart their partner's heart, not just their words. This modality has proved very effective in reducing conflict and increasing intimacy in couples.

I love IFS and resonate with it so deeply, as it explains much more of the multi-faceted, nuance of the human existence, why we often feel at war with ourselves, or experiencing conflicting emotions and desires at the same time. I have found it to be incredibly effective, especially with clients who have felt "stuck" in therapy.

CBT is very powerful in helping clients identify underlying negative core beliefs about themselves than are the drivers behind automatic negative thoughts and responses.