Kristel Byrd

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I'm Kristel, a licensed clinical social worker, mom, sister, friend, coach and therapist.

Clinical Social Worker in Clayton, NC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, grief, and personal growth? I support my client through significant life transitions, relationship issues, the complexities of parenting, and transition to adulthood. We can openly and safely explore your spirituality, identity, and sexuality. Together, we'll elevated hope, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-compassion, and self-efficacy while challenging negative thinking.

My Background and Approach

I use a range of modalities, from CBT to Internal Family Systems and many more. My main focus is tailoring my approach to your unique needs and avoiding a cookie-cutter mentality that is not suitable for everyone.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I genuinely care about your empowerment, well-being, and journey towards change. Your feelings may seem complex or challenging, but they're valid. Reaching out for therapy is a significant step. I want you to feel safe and supported in this process. My unbiased perspective offers a safe space for expression of your story, your struggles, and your experience

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Taoism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

Info

Email Kristel
921 Town Centre Blvd
PMB 508
Clayton, NC 27520

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