Kristina Paape
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide flexible, person-centered therapy that helps individuals realize their ability to change and feel empowered to overcome their challenges.
If you are coping with depression, anxiety, addiction/substance abuse, ADHD, or trauma I am here to help. Therapy should be effective, uplifting, and person centered. My counseling approach combines traditional therapy techniques with a practical, problem-solving approach that assists you in seeking the inner strength needed to reach your goals. In addition to traditional therapy I am trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR). TIR can help individuals with post traumatic stress reduce the physical and psychological impact of trauma in just a few sessions. My other specialties include substance abuse, older adults/caregivers, coping with health/disability concerns, LGBTQIA, college age and young adults. I work with individuals and couples. Limited insurances are accepted but if "out of your network" I can help you use your out of network benefits. A sliding fee scale is available for self-paying clients with a financial need. Hours are by appointment. Virtual and in person available.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
- Sexual Identity
- Drug Use
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Family Systems Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Wide doorway
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$90 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Medicare – Florida
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Florida
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
SW11302, Florida
Certificates
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
Traumatic Incident Reduction Association
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) involves re-experiencing past traumas in a completely safe environment, free of distractions, judgments, or interpretations. It is evidenced based and effective in as little as one session. TIR reduced the intrusive thoughts of past traumatic incidents; these incidents lose their power over you.
Education
University of South Florida
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2010