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Kristen Townley

Pre-Licensed Professional
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Queer enough? Babe, you're overqualified. If you're questioning it, you probably already know the answer. Queerness isn't a checklist or a vibe check. You don't need a membership card, you are already in. Out of the entire LGBTQIA+ community, folks like bi, pan, genderfluid, and nonbinary people are often seen as "less queer" - yet we face the highest rates of gender/sex based anxiety and depression. The double-closet effect - feeling invisible to both straight and queer spaces - makes it harder to feel seen, heard, and valid. No matter the mental health symptom, for queer people, healing starts with feeling validated and affirmed.
I help queer folks who struggle to feel like they belong (including in LGBTQIA+ spaces) embrace their identity, trust their "enoughness," find calm through adversity, and conquer life stress, relationship trauma, and anxiety. I'm here for your fluidity, your bisexuality (no matter the gender of your partner), your polyamory, your transness. Welcome home.
Healing starts with being in a space where you don't have to explain or prove yourself. We don't have to focus exclusively on queerness in your sessions, but you will never have to wonder if it's accepted and understood. Whether stress, relationship trauma, or anxiety, we'll focus on what matters to you. When you're ready, I'm here.


Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns Depression Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Kristen Townley is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1407546740

Rates

First session $120
Ongoing sessions $120
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

228 Main Street
Parkesburg, PA 19365
(814) 626-9355
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Compassion Focused Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Feminist Humanistic Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 2
  • Supervisor(s): Amanda H.L. Transue-Woolston
  • Supervisor License(s): PA-CW022320

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Agender, Gender Fluid, Gender Non-Conforming, Genderqueer, Non-binary
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Queer
  • Religion(s): Nonreligious

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