Kristina Isshak

Kristina the Therapist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with over 7 years of experience working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I have previously worked in a hospital supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment and in a university supporting students who are adjusting to life-stage changes and crises which were impacting their academic success. My areas of interest include depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life changes.

I started Heard Mentality because I believe that the first step to healing is being heard and understood. I wish to be a listening ear and support person as you navigate challenges throughout life.

My therapy style is warm and inviting while keeping conversations candid and lighthearted, decorated with puns and dad jokes. I believe an approach to mental health must be well-rounded, so I try to implement holistic practices into treatment plans while using strength-based, person-centered, and solution-focused modalities to help empower each client towards accomplishing their goals. I am also currently in training to receive my EMDR certification and enjoy incorporating aspects of this modality into my sessions as appropriate.

What you can expect from our first session
My goal is to create a safe and inviting environment for each person so they leave the session with a feeling of being heard and understood. I aim for you to leave with food for thought to help deepen your understanding of yourself and to help you make progress towards your goals and personal growth.

Kristina the person

I am obsessed with my dog, Simba. I consider myself a foodie and pretend I'm a food critic at every restaurant I go to, fully knowing I probably can't recreate those dishes myself. I recently got into creating latte art but prefer matcha over coffee any day.