Kristen Gaughan, LPC

Kristen Gaughan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 23 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked in a variety of treatment settings with a broad spectrum of clients, developing extensive experience treating mental health concerns as well as substance use and process addictions such as gambling, eating, sexual behaviors, and spending.

Her interest in counseling began at age 13 and has guided a long career focused on helping people in need. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from York College of Pennsylvania with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and double minors in Criminal Justice Corrections and German, then completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The LPC credential indicates completion of graduate-level training and state licensure to provide professional counseling in Pennsylvania.

For Kristen, counseling is a vocation rather than just a job. She is committed to supporting each client in working toward a healthier, more satisfying life and helping people find greater peace, joy, and contentment. Her practice emphasizes practical, client-centered care informed by years of direct clinical work.

Please note that because of the nature of the platform she uses, she is unable to write letters on a client's behalf.