Kristen Perry, LCMHCA
Hi, I’m Kristen and I can be your child’s therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are a few things about me:
- Straightforward approach
- Mom of 2 wonderful kids and 3 step kids
- Utilizes a Solution-Focused approach
I love working with ADHD and Autistic kids who bring big emotions, big reactions, and lots of personality to everyday moments, and I’m especially passionate about supporting military-connected families as they navigate transitions like deployment, relocation, and reintegration.
➤ Is this you?
- You parent from an authoritative (clear, reasonable expectations) or ‘Panda’ (letting your child lead, problem-solve, and learn from mistakes) parenting approach, but it isn’t quite working. You need help establishing clear boundaries and structure within the home.
- You crave order and productivity, but haven’t quite found the ‘magic’ to make it happen.
- You encourage open communication, allowing your children the vital space to develop autonomy, independence and resilience through their own learning experiences.
- Your child struggles with big feelings and emotions, and they don’t quite understand how to share their feelings without the meltdowns.
- Your child experiences overwhelm on a daily basis, and you believe that a good system can set them up for success.
➤ How can I help?
- I focus on developing a parenting plan that targets self-expression and self-advocacy to build a collaborative relationship between you and your child.
- I develop strategies that create predictable, clear expectations while encouraging problem-solving and building natural executive function skills.
- I am goal-oriented and work towards developing solutions that are practical, logical, and rooted in knowledge.
- I also have a special interest in supporting military families navigating transitions such as deployment, relocation, and reintegration. My goal is to create a safe, predictable space where children can build coping skills, understand themselves, and experience growth through connection and play.
If you are looking for my credentials, here they are:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina
- Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling at Liberty University
- Working towards certification as a Registered Play Therapist