Kristin Meadows

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristin

Kristin Meadows is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who brings over twelve years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She combines a client-centered, trauma-informed stance with practical skills to help clients explore self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions. Kristin also addresses substance use, guilt and shame, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Her practice emphasizes respect for each person's unique strengths and experiences, offering a nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine beliefs, build motivation, and increase self-efficacy. Kristin integrates a range of evidence-informed techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, tailoring interventions to individual needs.

With a background in outpatient and intensive community-based treatment and experience on multidisciplinary teams serving people with co-occurring disorders, she blends practical problem-solving with attention to underlying patterns and trauma. Kristin received her MA in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2013 and holds clinical credentials in the state of North Carolina.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Kristin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can help with anxiety, depression, social phobia, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility, supporting clients who struggle with avoidance, guilt and shame, or post-traumatic stress by teaching acceptance and committed action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristin works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions from these models and others as needed, encouraging clients to try techniques and reflect on what helps them make progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and adapt to busy schedules or mobility constraints while working with a licensed professional who guides treatment planning and supports skill development.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?

Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed, blending techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to fit individual needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kristin has twelve years of experience working in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and team-based treatment settings, including work with people who have co-occurring disorders.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina with NC LCMHC 10953.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with Kristin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English