Hello and welcome! I’m Kristen Bylsma (LMSW), and I live life with a deep commitment to showing up in presence with others—whether as a spouse, parent, child, friend, therapist, facilitator, nature lover, cook, or artist. In every role I play, I aim to be fully present, deeply engaged, and open to the possibilities each moment holds.
I am on my own journey of learning to live fully in freedom, embracing the growth that comes with every challenge and new experience. My path is one of continual discovery, as I work to create more space for joy, choice, and possibility.
What excites me most is supporting others on their own journeys of transformation. Helping you uncover the freedom, joy, and empowerment that are available to you is the work I am most passionate about. Whether through therapy, coaching, or retreats, my goal is to walk with you as you explore new ways to live authentically, confidently, and in alignment with your truest Self.
Trained in:
- From Body to Brain Somatic Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- TRAILS to Wellness
Certifications:
Healing Trauma: IPNB Clinical Strategies for Applying the 9 Domains of Integration toward Deep Therapeutic Growth
IFS Informed
Somatic Attachment Therapy (In Process)