Kristen Kaveloh, LAC offers therapy that is grounded, relational, and deeply attuned to the lived experience of each client she meets. She works with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, identity confusion, or that lingering feeling of never quite fitting in. Kristen has a unique gift for connecting with clients who feel like the “odd one out”—whether they’re highly sensitive, neurodivergent, people-pleasing, or just plain tired of pretending to be someone they’re not. Her work is especially resonant for those who carry the burden of perfectionism, internal criticism, or the invisible weight of trying to get everything “right” all the time.

Kristen creates a therapeutic space that feels safe, clear, and curious. She helps clients build insight into how their nervous systems respond to stress, how their early attachment patterns still play out in daily life, and how to relate to themselves with more compassion and flexibility. She integrates tools from CBT, IFS (parts work), somatic approaches, and expressive play-based techniques—tailoring her methods to support each client’s pace, personality, and needs. Kristen’s work is especially helpful for children and teens with big feelings, unique quirks, or experiences of social isolation, as well as for young adults working to define who they are and where they belong.

In her work with perfectionists, Kristen helps untangle the beliefs that say you must perform or achieve in order to be enough. She supports clients in building a more grounded and flexible sense of identity—one that is rooted in authenticity rather than external pressure or self-judgment. Therapy with Kristen is a place where you can let go of the performance, explore what’s underneath, and learn how to show up more fully in your own life. Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards—it’s often about fear, pressure, and the longing to feel “enough.” Whether you’re a teen striving for straight A’s and afraid to disappoint, or an adult still haunted by the critical voice of a parent or the need to keep everything under control, Kristen offers a space where you don’t have to earn your worth. She understands how perfectionism can grow out of rigid family systems, unspoken expectations, or even well-meaning parents who modeled people-pleasing or emotional suppression. Kristen helps clients gently examine the roots of their perfectionism—so they can begin to separate their value from their performance. Through trauma-informed care, parts work, and compassionate exploration, she supports clients in learning how to set healthier boundaries, access self-compassion, and shift from striving to wholeness. With Kristen, healing doesn’t mean lowering your standards—it means changing the story about where your worth comes from.