Kristin Byrd] is a Licensed Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist] specializing in Counseling and Play Therapy for Women, Children and Adolescents, and maintains a private practice in Advance, NC.  Kristin is also a School Guidance Counselor and works for an elementary school in a neighboring county.

With over 8 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Johns Hopkins University specializing in school and community counseling, Kristin is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of specialities is sexual abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, home/school issues, loss, spirituality, self-esteem, parenting issues, personal growth..

Kristin  integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, s/he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education:  Master's Degree plus 60 from Johns Hopkins University

License, Certifications:  Licensed Clinical Counselor, Certified Guidance Counselor, Registered Play Therapist 

Additional Training:  Life Coaching and Spirituality

Professional Activities and Memberships:  American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, North Carolina Association for Play Therapy
Member of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Play Therapy Association