Kristina Jones, M.A., LAPC, is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and practices under the supervision of Catherine Wallace, LPC. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. Kristina has diverse experiences with adolescents and adults at various clinics and settings. She has helped individuals struggling with mood regulation, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, negative self-image and family and interpersonal dynamics.
Kristina’s journey to the mental health profession exemplifies a rich, nonlinear path. Her diverse background began with her graduation from Syracuse University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. She served as an officer in the 21st Civil Engineering Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. Following her military service, Kristina embarked on a new mission: raising her family. For 17 years, she dedicated herself to homemaking and shaping the lives of her four children, gaining invaluable insights into family dynamics, child development, and the intricacies of balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
Kristina brings an individualized approach to each client, focusing on the nuances that make each person unique, understanding that kindness and curiosity are integral when building relationships. She leans on principles of Reality Theory, focused on helping her clients to overcome the tendency to control the uncertainty many find uncomfortable when navigating life. Kristina also uses evidenced based CBT, and elements from DBT, and motivational interviewing to help each person realize their own deep-rooted motivation for change and engage in the process of making profound changes to work toward their individual goals. Kristina believes that the principal of learning to listen to our emotions to determine the areas of our life that need attention is an integral part of the therapy process and that with guidance, each person is equipped with the inert capability to tap into their own fortitude to create a life of fulfillment and purpose.