Kristen Gaherty,Clinical Social Worker

Kristen Gaherty,Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: LICSW - 122929
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Health Care
Fees: Sliding Scale offered, standard fee $150
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

Waltham, Massachusetts 02453

My Approach to Helping

My approach to therapy comes from a person centered lens and systems approach. In short, this means I approach every person that I have the honor to work with as the experts on their own lives and the many factors that effect their overall well-being. I approach every client with curiosity and unconditional positive regard while guiding them to see themselves through this lens as well. In session, patients can expect talk therapy with principles of behavior change techniques weaved in to provide some tools to meet their personal goals.

I have experience treating people with a wide range diagnoses. I have worked extensively with clients who have sought support for their anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family issues, relationship issues, grief, chronic illness fertility journeys, transitions to adulthood, and many others. I am especially passionate about being a therapist to other therapists and working with people on their relationship to food and their body. I utilize a HAES approach that guides how I work with clients on their self-image and preconceived notions about food.

With a warm, thoughtful, honest, and at times humorous approach, I work with my clients to identify tools to align their values with their words and actions. I cultivate space for clients to be compassionate towards themselves and others while they find the spaces to make change.

More Info About My Practice

I am currently an telehealth only practice based that can take any clients based in the state of Massachusetts or South Carolina.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Time and time again, studies show that a strong relationship with your therapist is more effective than any specific intervention on client outcomes. I think people should really do a consultation and meet with a therapist a few times to gauge personality match, values alignment, and treatment approach. I think people come to therapy with different expectations of what the sessions will look like and what they aim to achieve in their time together so its important to clarify that with any potential therapist. Also, evaluate throughout if someone is still a fit for what you need or if you need to ask for something different (or a new clinician altogether).

Services I Provide

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Chronic Illness / Disability
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Eating and Food Issues
  • Exercise Addiction
  • Family Problems
  • Fertility Issues
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Issues
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