Kristen Walker, Clinical Director
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Kristen Ann Walker, MS Ed, LPC, is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who has worked in the Mental Health field since 1995. She has treated a diverse range of clients from children, teenagers, and adults in individual and group therapy settings. Kristen, a neurodiversity affirming therapist, has helped clients heal from symptoms related to and including Autism and spectrum related disorders. Additionally she has helped clients with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, trauma, personality disorders, psychiatric disorders, and major mental health diagnoses. Her treatment approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT, EMDR, ERP, systematic desensitization, and social skills training as appropriate for her clients growth and mental wellness.
In addition to being an expert counselor offering cognitive behavioral therapy, Kristen is trained and certified as a nicotine cessation specialist to further help her clients optimize their wellness. She is also a trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner as well as a Reiki practitioner. Kristen works with individual clients to create a warm, welcoming, and affirming space, that promotes growth, discovery, and recovery from the range of mental health related disorders. Kristen recognizes that therapy is a collaborative process and her aim is for everyone who participates in therapy to leave with the tools necessary to continue on the path of wellness, mindfulness, and greater emotional health.
Kristen has provided therapy to clients in a diverse range of settings including UPMC, Western Psychiatric Center and Mercy Behavioral.
Kristen is the Clinical Director at Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh as well as the Clinical Supervisor at our Pittsburgh location providing comprehensive systemic supervision to licensed and pre-licensed therapists as well as counseling interns.
Hobbies & Interests
As a strong advocate of self-care, Kristen practices what she preaches by playing tennis, spending time with family and friends, hiking the many trails of Western Pennsylvania, and playing with her Boston Terrier dog.
How to Get Started
Kristen provides in-person therapy at our Pittsburgh location. You can reach us at 412-322-2129 or email us at info@counselingwellnesspgh.com to get started. Or contact us here.
Kristen’s Interviews