Kristen Zavracky

Kristen Zavracky, LCSW is originally from Ohio but has called the beautiful state of North Carolina home for the past decade. Kristen’s therapeutic approach is client-centered and dynamic. She is focused on meeting the individual needs of her clients and adapts her therapeutic interventions accordingly- we’re not all the same after all! While she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), she also likes to utilize principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness. Kristen believes in “meeting clients where they’re at” in session, believing that clients know themselves best and encourages them to be collaborative in development of their treatment plans and goals. Kristen views her clients with unconditional positive regard and facilitates sessions that are “judgement free zones” and focused on helping clients achieve their personal goals, whatever those may be. Kristen loves working with anxiety sufferers, particularly those struggling with “perfectionism” and difficulty finding the balance between self-exploration and personal growth and acceptance of “I am enough”. Kristen is passionate about working with professionals- particularly creative professionals- and understands the anxieties and stressors related to career-driven client. Do you find yourself laughing at the concept of “life” in your work-life balance? Losing sleep because of deadlines? Experiencing poor motivation, reduction in productivity, and a lack of enthusiasm for your career? Noticing a decline in your relationships? Difficulty with intimacy and/or low libido because your mind is always at work? Let’s talk. She recognizes that the pressures teens and young people are facing are unique to their generation and come with special challenges. She assists teen learn better ways to regulate their emotions and develop healthy communication styles and coping skills. She enjoys helping young people learn how to navigate the world and the current cultural climate and overcome feelings of low self-esteem and insecurities. She loves to assist young adults adapt to the new responsibilities and stressors of “adulting”, college, and early career struggles. Fun Facts: Kristen has two rescue dogs. She loves to paint and create. Kristen is learning about photography and currently enjoys taking pictures of her dogs. Kristen's favorite place is the beach. Kristen loves new adventures, particularly traveling, and tries to visit a new place every year.