Dr. Kristen Carlosh, LPC-MHSP

"I believe that every person is their own best counselor. My work is to walk beside you on your journey to wellness; to use my extensive education and background to help you develop your inner counselor, even while recognizing the systemic issues that have kept you from connecting with your authentic selves. You deserve to tell your story and to have the ability to edit your narrative according to your own values." Dr. Kristen Carlosh earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology as a McNair Scholar. She then completed a dual master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. After obtaining her licensure in Tennessee, she earned a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, along with graduate certificates in Grief, Loss and Trauma, and Evaluation, Statistics, and Measurement. She is also certified as a trainer in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques. Dr. Carlosh has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Practitioner Supervisor Award from Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors, and she is an alumnus of the Upsilon Theta chapter of CSI. Additionally, she is a Board-Certified Approved Clinical Supervisor and Telemental Health Provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Dr. Carlosh has a comprehensive background in research and education, qualifying her to offer wellness consultation services in areas such as psychoeducation, life skills development, college and career planning, program evaluation, stress management, test-taking strategies, and overall wellness education. She is currently licensed to provide clinical mental health counseling to clients in Tennessee, Colorado, Maine, Nebraska, and Oregon. She operates a successful online private practice that integrates acceptance and mindfulness practices with relational-cultural advocacy and is a full-time faculty member at a CACREP-accredited university. She also offers clinical supervision for post-graduate pre-licensed counselors in Tennessee.