Hi, I’m Krista Stanzione, MS, LGPC.

My core belief is that the relationship between myself and my client is the most important. How can you begin to explore parts of yourself if you do not trust the person or the space that you are in? My approach is person centered. This means that I value, not only the relationship but you as a human being. I will meet you where you are with unconditional positive regard. I believe all people are greater than their worst mistakes and sometimes the things we carry are not things that we could even control. I will provide you with a space where you feel heard, where your feelings are welcome, and where you can find yourself.

I have extensive experience in the field of mental health. I graduated in 2003 from Frostburg State University with a bachelor’s degree in Child & Family Psychology. In 2019, I graduated from McDaniel College with a master’s in Counseling. I have worked with domestic violence, in residential and outpatient settings for substance use disorders, crisis, and community agencies. It was not until my experience working in the correctional system that I began to recognize that substance use disorders were not the problem, they were a symptom of a problem. The problem was the trauma that the men and women had experienced, and the substance was the coping mechanism.  

 My curiosity about trauma led me to a trauma studies certification and most recently a trauma informed yoga certification. My goal is to provide you with treatment that incorporates your mind and body. I may incorporate yoga into our session or potentially refer you to other healing services within the community.

I have worked with a range of clients including pre-teens, teens, and adults from diverse communities. I use integrative therapy, which means I pull from different treatment modalities. Your treatment could include cognitive behavioral therapy to help you learn and understand your maladaptive thought patterns, or I might use mindfulness techniques to practice changing those thoughts and behaviors. I always use trauma informed techniques because whether you have experienced trauma or not, my goal is to provide you with a safe space to share your story. My methods are based on your needs.