Kristin Puleo, LMHC

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Practical, story-focused therapeutic help

Details

Name	Kristin Puleo
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	14

About Kristin

Kristin Puleo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. Kristin speaks plainly and uses a straightforward style so clients can talk through immediate problems and practical goals.

She listens for the stories that shape a person's choices and reactions. Kristin helps people name where pain or anxiety comes from and then maps small changes that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions include chance to vent, get constructive feedback, and try new ways of responding to stress. Kristin draws on Narrative Therapy to examine the personal stories that guide behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build new habits and manage racing thoughts.

Her work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. People who come to Kristin for help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, or parenting stress will find a direct style that also allows for warmth and moments of humor. She aims to make progress feel realistic and doable rather than overwhelming.

Over 14 years of practice have shaped Kristin's approach to common problems like sleep disruption, addictive behaviors, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She helps clients set clear, achievable steps and checks in on what’s working and what needs adjusting.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Kristin works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kristin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kristin directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Kristin's Approaches Work Online

Kristin uses Narrative Therapy to help people name and reframe the stories that shape their daily choices, which is useful for relationship patterns and recurring worries. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values, often used for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they then try approaches and adjust based on what feels most useful and practical for the person's life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can suit quick updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work across different situations.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can be worked on here?

Kristin helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating issues, addiction concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and related life changes.

What is Kristin's therapy style like?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses narrative conversation alongside ACT and CBT-based exercises to help clients shift patterns and try new behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

Kristin has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Where is Kristin licensed and based?

She is a New York licensed mental health counselor listed as LMHC and practices from New York.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristin?

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