
Kristin Appel
MSW, LICSW
kristin@eclectictherapycollective.com
"You already have what you need to heal."
Kristin is a compassionate, thoughtful therapist who believes therapy should feel like a space where you can reconnect with yourself and your inner strength. She works with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, helping them uncover the resilience that already exists within them. Kristin focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences with curiosity instead of criticism.
Her approach is intentionally eclectic, because she knows that no two people are the same. Kristin draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities - including CBT, IFS, DBT, and EFT - to create a personalized experience that fits each client’s needs, learning style, and goals. She believes therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about partnering together to help you reconnect with the most authentic, capable version of yourself.
Kristin values moving at your pace and meeting you exactly where you are. Sessions focus on building insight, strengthening internal resources, and creating meaningful, sustainable change. She also integrates creativity into her work, often incorporating elements of play and art to support healing in ways that feel engaging and natural.
Outside of the therapy room, Kristin enjoys spending time with her four-legged fur babies, caring for her ever-growing collection of plants, and diving into true crime. She also loves painting, reading, and writing, and values creativity as an important part of both her personal life and her work.
Kristin’s goal is simple: to help clients feel empowered, understood, and reconnected to the strength they already carry within them.
Fun Facts About Kristin
- Loves animals (especially her fur babies)
- Has a growing collection of plants
- Enjoys true crime
- Loves painting, reading, and writing
- Values creativity in everyday life
- Believes healing starts from within
- Enjoys integrating art and play into therapy
- Thinks therapy should feel collaborative and authentic
Therapy With Kristin Feels Like
Curiosity. Connection. A space to be fully yourself.
Support while rediscovering your inner strength.
And a reminder that you already have what you need to heal.