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Michigan

Krystyna Kitlinski, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sterling Heights, MI
License #64012245994 years of experienceAges 16–64

Hello! My name is Krystyna, and I am so glad you’re here! I got into counseling because I am deeply fascinated by the intricate ways in which individuals navigate their inner worlds and interact with those around them. This curiosity evolved into a profound commitment to understanding and supporting others, which ultimately led me to where I am today. I would like to be your advocate; I want to support you and push you to be the best version of yourself!

I have two years of licensed counseling under my belt, so I am a relatively new counselor in the field, but my educational background has provided me with a strong foundation in counseling principles, while my hands-on experiences have honed my skills in active listening, empathetic engagement, and effective intervention. I have worked with diverse populations, each with unique challenges and strengths, which has enriched my perspective and deepened my ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life. Specifically, I have worked with individuals ages 11 to 65, discussing everything from anxiety, depression, family history, self-esteem, trauma, emotions, school stress and so on. My therapeutic attitude is more of a relaxed psychodynamic CBT style, I believe therapy does not always have to be serious, we do need to put in hard work, but it does not need to be all at once. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to embark on their journey towards healing and growth. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my skills, knowledge, and passion to this vital field, and to continue learning and evolving as a counselor!

I work with

IndividualsTeens

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

Treatment approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered

Communities I work with

  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Gay Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Sex-Positivity / Kink
  • Transgender Allied
  • Military/Veteran Allied

Education

Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Adler UniversityGraduated 2022