Kristen M. Turner, LPC-S
Helping You Carry What Matters & Set Down the Rest
A Thoughtful Space
Many of the people I work with are capable, thoughtful individuals who care deeply about the multiple roles they hold in their lives.
From the outside, they often appear steady and capable. Internally, they may be navigating pressure, uncertainty, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together.
My work as a counselor is to create a space where people can slow down, reflect honestly on what they’re carrying, and move forward with greater insight, resilience, and purpose.
Why This Work Matters to Me
For years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, couples, families, and leaders through many seasons of life. These experiences have deepened my respect for the complexity of people’s lives and the weight that often accompanies responsibility.
I have seen how easily capable people begin to carry more than they were meant to hold alone. Counseling offers space to pause, gain perspective, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Meaningful change often begins not by pushing harder, but by slowing down enough to understand what needs attention, what needs healing, and what can finally be set down.
My Approach
I work from an integrated, whole-person perspective that attends to the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of a person’s life. I offer an infusion of faith and spiritual perspective while using evidence-based counseling with careful attention to the relational and personal factors shaping your experience.
Therapy is a collaborative process where we explore patterns, relationships, stressors, and beliefs that influence how you move through the world. Together we look at your emotional landscape, the pressures you are navigating, and the responsibilities that matter most to you.
The goal is not simply to reduce distress, but to help you move forward with greater clarity, steadiness, and vitality.
Professional Background
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Texas at Austin. During my time at UT, I served as a mentor within the university’s men’s and women’s athletics programs, which deepened my interest in performance psychology and the pressures faced by high-capacity individuals.
Athletics has always been part of my journey and has shaped who I am. I was a Division 1 swimmer at Pepperdine University and the and later world champion at the age of 19 in international distance triathlon. I still love to swim and compete and enjoy the athletic community in Austin.
I have extensive training in sport psychology and mental performance, personal fitness training, and am a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Through this work, I gained meaningful insight into performance culture, identity development, and the demands placed on athletes and high achievers.
What Makes My Work Distinct
My background includes counseling, coaching, and experience in high-performance environments. These perspectives allow me to work comfortably with people navigating leadership, competition, demanding expectations, and complex responsibilities.
Clients often come to counseling feeling pressure to keep pushing forward. I aim to bring a steady, thoughtful presence to the counseling relationship by balancing warmth with insight, and compassion with practical direction.
What Clients Often Appreciate
Clients often share that they appreciate a counseling space that feels both thoughtful and grounded in the midst of demanding seasons of life.
My goal is to offer a steady presence where people feel supported as they reflect honestly on their lives, gain perspective on what they are carrying, and take meaningful steps forward.
Moving Forward
Seeking counseling is a meaningful step toward greater clarity and well-being. If you are navigating a demanding season of life or feeling the weight of your responsibilities, counseling can offer a place to pause, reflect, and move forward with renewed perspective.
I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
