AUTHOR

Kristen Souza LMHC

Professional Background

Kristen Souza, a licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida with over seven years of experience, primarily focuses her practice on working with adolescents and young adults. Through individual, group, and family therapy sessions, she addresses a diverse range of issues, including substance abuse disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorders, family dysfunction, trauma, and life transitions.

With a particular affinity for assisting clients with anxiety and ADHD disorders, Kristen’s therapeutic approach is adaptable, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating other methodologies to suit each client’s unique circumstances.

Kristen Souza’s expertise extends to utilizing Aggression Replacement Training (ART), a structured Cognitive Behavioral group program designed for juvenile offenders, focusing on instilling pro-social skills and moral reasoning to address anger issues over a ten-week, thirty-hour period.

Overall, Kristen Souza’s practice is characterized by a commitment to meeting clients where they are in their journey towards healing and providing practical coping skills to enhance day-to-day functioning, grounded in the belief that addressing underlying trauma is often fundamental to addressing dysfunctional symptoms.

In addition to writing for ChoosingTherapy.com, Kristen Souza’s expertise has been featured in Quartz, VeryWell Family, and Care.com.

Education:

Bachelor of Science at Florida State University
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University

Areas of Focus

Kristen Souza, LMHC, brings over seven years of experience as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, specializing in adolescents within the DJJ system, anger management, family dysfunction, trauma, women’s career and relationship issues, and ADHD symptoms. With a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a commitment to meeting clients where they are, Kristen empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges through practical coping skills and tailored interventions.

Kristen Souza utilizes a number of therapeutic approaches, including:

Adolescents in the DJJ system, anger issues, conduct disorder, identifying family dysfunction and trauma
Women’s career and relationship issues
Gaining self-confidence and learning the importance and implementation of boundaries
Identifying self-worth, assertive communication techniques, and problem solving skills.

Women dealing with Irritable Bowel syndrome and Anxiety.
Identifying trauma, somatic symptoms and irrational thoughts.
Improving day to day functionality for adults and adolescents dealing with ADHD symptoms by implementing practical tools and accountability
Reducing anxious symptoms including panic attacks by implementing practical coping skills, reframing irrational thoughts, identifying attachment styles and utilizing relaxation techniques

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