Hello! Thank you for consideration in your therapeutic journey, whether starting services for the first time or returning to therapy! While reaching out for support can be a difficult process, my hope is that you will navigate this process and important steps for your well-being.

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As a clinician, my goal is to work collaboratively to identify and develop strategies to address the goals brought to therapy in a personalized and practical way. I work with my clients to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, provide support, and foster personal growth. My goal is to empower individuals to overcome difficulties and create meaningful changes in their life. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and evidence-based to focus on helping my clients feel supported. I utilize CBT, solution-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed focuses in session.

 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with over 10 years in mental health experience. I graduated from Marywood University with a Master’s in Psychology, with a clinical focus, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate from Walden University in Forensic Psychology. I have worked within inpatient and community mental health outpatient settings, including utilizing my forensic specialization for clients who were court-ordered. I am looking forward to bolstering my trainings but throughout my career I have worked with a variety of mental health concerns including ADHD, autism, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, trauma, substance abuse, and co-occurring symptoms.

 

If you feel I will be a good fit for your therapeutic journey, I look forward to working with you!

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Kayla Cross, LPC

Polaris Counseling & Wellness, LLC

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