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About Kristin Hill
I am a Mental Health Counselor (LH 60897898) in the state of Washington. I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Couple and Family counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I am trained in EMDR Therapy, Attachment, Emotion Focused Therapy for couples, and Family Systems. I also have over 50 hours of training in PMADS (postpartum mood and anxiety disorders) and birth trauma support/prevention.
In October 2013, I experienced a traumatic birth and birth injury. As a result, I suffered from Postpartum PTSD. I felt alone and even as a trained therapist, I was not aware of the support that exists for new moms or how to find it. It was almost one year until I found a perinatal therapist to help me in my journey. What many of us discover during and after pregnancy is that things do not happen the way we expect they will. We can end up feeling blindsided, overwhelmed, ashamed, guilty and ill-equipped. If we do reach out for help, it can take many frustrating phone calls and a long wait period to finally get in front of a provider.
I love working alongside women (and their partners) during and after pregnancy.
Other Training and Experience:
Volunteer for the Perinatal Support of Washington Warm Line (http://perinatalsupport.org/for-parents/warm-line/)
PEPS Speaker on Maternal Mental Health
Pregnancy Loss for Psychotherapists: Tools, Clinical Skills and Diagnostic Controversies
The Impact of Historical Trauma and Racism on Maternal Mental Health
When the Unexpected Happens: Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth
Best Practices in Prevention, Identification and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Basic and Advanced Topics
Trauma and Birth: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Healing
Postpartum Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment
Postpartum Psychosis: A Clinical Discussion
Books - Traumatic Birth by Cheryl Beck & Therapy and the Postpartum Woman by Karen Kleiman
Insurance and Fees: In-network with Cigna and out-of-network billing. $125 for 60 min visits and $160 for 90 min.
I am not taking any new clients at this time. If you would like to be on a waitlist OR need help with a referral, please email me.
* I have some availability for limited consultations with birth workers and therapists.