Welcome to TherapyWise!
Real tools.
Real change.
Real life.
Therapy for emotionally intense teens and the parents who love them. Warm, practical, and grounded in what actually works.
“My mission is to help teens and parents feel seen, supported, and empowered.”
Hi, I’m Kristy
I help teens find their footing and help parents breathe again.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with more than a decade of experience working with teens, young adults, and families navigating emotional intensity, high conflict, and complex mental health challenges.
My clinical background includes work in residential programs, family reunification settings, and fully adherent DBT practices treating high acuity adolescents with complex mood disorders, self destructive and impulsive behaviors, and severe emotional dysregulation. That training shaped the structure and depth behind the work I do today.
I specialize in skills based, DBT informed approaches that focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, communication, and steady limit setting. My work is practical, structured, and grounded in real world application.
And as a mom myself, I understand both sides of this work. I know what it feels like to want a calmer home, clearer boundaries, and a path forward that actually feels doable. TherapyWise was built to bring clinical expertise and real life perspective together in one place.
Work With Me
Teen therapy and parent coaching for families who are ready to do the work.
Two distinct paths. Both grounded in 13 years of clinical experience working exclusively with teens and families.
- Individual therapy for teens ages 13 to 25
- DBT-informed, skills-based, and practical
- Emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication
- In person in Miami or virtually across Florida
- 6 private 50-minute sessions via video call
- Personalized plan based on your teen and family dynamics
- Session recordings, email support, and all worksheets
- Skills-based coaching grounded in clinical experience
My Approach
Therapy that works in real life.
My mission is to help parents and teens feel seen, supported, and empowered without judgment, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.
You will never feel talked down to, pressured, or shamed. Therapy is a collaborative process built on trust and respect.
Sessions focus on learning and practicing tools that help manage emotional intensity, navigate stress, and strengthen communication.
Every person and family is different. Our work focuses on building steadiness, emotional awareness, and healthier responses to difficult situations.
The goal is not perfection. The goal is helping teens and parents feel more capable, confident, and steady in everyday moments.
Fees & Information
Transparent, straightforward pricing.
Sessions are offered in person in Miami and virtually for Florida residents.
- Greater privacy and confidentiality
- More flexibility in treatment approach
- No diagnostic requirements imposed by insurance
- Full focus on the work that is most helpful for you
“Taking the first step is always the hardest part. I make everything else as easy as possible.”
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Let’s talk about what your family needs.
The first step is a free 15 minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation to see if we are a good fit.
Ready to take the first step?
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just a real conversation to see if we're a good fit for your family.
Click below to view my availability and request an appointment directly through my secure client portal.
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