Kristin Charalambidis

Calm, practical support for meaningful change

LPC New Jersey

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kristin

Kristin Charalambidis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals each person brings. Kristin emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting clients through difficult transitions and growth.

With six years of clinical experience, she integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, client-centered techniques, and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship work is appropriate.

Kristin also addresses a wide range of concerns such as grief, addictions, body image, attachment and abandonment issues, and intimacy-related topics, and she offers resources beyond sessions like a mental health podcast to complement therapeutic work.

When scheduling, she requests at least 48 hours notice to confirm appointments and asks clients to wait for a confirmation email before assuming a session is secured.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is practical work that often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. She also applies EMDR when addressing trauma-related memories and distress, a structured method that can reduce the intensity of painful recollections and associated reactions. In addition, client-centered techniques create a respectful, empathic space in which clients set the pace and goals for their work.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kristin works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. Clients are encouraged to ask questions about different tools and to participate in deciding what feels most useful.

Online therapy with Kristin is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows flexibility around work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused tools like EMDR and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with adults across a range of mental health and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00816500 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and currently provides services to clients based in New Jersey.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability through the platform.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English