“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” - Romans 12:15

As a counselor, I have the privilege of entering the vulnerable spaces of people’s lives and walking alongside them with empathy, care, and hope. I believe God desires for us to know Him, to be known by Him, and to experience meaningful connection with others. While God provides the deepest healing, I believe He often works through relationships to bring restoration and growth. 

I desire to work with children, teens, and adults using a strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as uniquely created by God, with inherent worth, resilience, and purpose. Therapy is a space to explore the struggles of life transitions and losses, family/relationship issues, and mental health concerns honestly and without judgement, while also discovering how God is present in the midst of pain, growth, and change. As clients grow in self-understanding, this process can deepen their relationship with God, strengthen faith, and foster greater self-compassion, hope, and trust in God’s ongoing work in their lives. 

Kristi is currently a licensed LAPC, working towards her LPC license and practicing under the supervision of Jason Wood.  Kristi graduated from Northwestern College with a degree in Psychology and Bible and from the University of North Dakota with her Master’s degree in Counseling.  She has spent the last 10 years in the Grand Forks Public Schools as a School Counselor, both at the elementary and high school levels. She utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered therapy, within a faith-based framework. She and her husband reside in Grand Forks and have three adult children.