Kristina Risola (She/Her)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, CRC, NBC-HWC
Online in Colorado, Florida, South Carolina
(Online Only)
If you are autistic, neurodivergent, and/or LGBTQIA+ and tired of therapy that feels designed for everyone but you, we might click. I'm an autistic therapist who supports fellow neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ adults through trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, and the day-to-day challenges of navigating a world that feels incompatible with who we are. I aim to create a space where you can drop the mask and discover what it means to be unapologetically yourself.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Trauma and difficult experiences often live in the body, beyond what words or the rational mind can define. Healing happens when we not only explore our thoughts and memories, but also reconnect to our body and sensory experiences. The expressive arts, inner creativity, relational experiences, and somatic approaches, such as Brainspotting, can guide this process. My person-centered approach means your experiences, needs, and pace shape the work, creating a space that's meaningful, supportive, and fully yours.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 115
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I operate on an equitable sliding scale model where all clients are invited to review their financial resources and choose the fee that works best for them. Fees are between $95-$135 per session.
- Out of Network
- I do not accept insurance.
Education & Credentials
Kristina Risola MA, LMHC, LPC, CRC, NBC-HWC
- Female
- License # MH28086
- Licensed in Florida
- Practicing Since 2011
Education: Master’s in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling (2011) and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2008) from the University of South Florida.
Kristina Risola Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Colorado, Florida, South Carolina
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via Sessions Health
We are likely to be a good match if you want therapy that is collaborative, creative, and a bit different from the rest. You can expect a laid-back yet deeply curious presence - I ask lots of questions, reflect on the patterns I notice, can't hide my facial expressions, and show up believing you're not broken or in need of fixing. Together, we'll listen to what your body and mind are telling you, make space for what's been carried in silence, and create a life that feels authentic, grounded, and genuinely worth living.
Sessions typically include a check-in to see how your week has been and to see if there is anything taking up space that you want to explore. If we've been working on a specific goal or topic, you can expect me to touch base and see if you'd like to explore it further. I'll probably also ask you the vibe you are feeling for the session, which could include talking, expressive arts, Brainspotting, trying something experiential, or a combination of whatever feels right. Ultimately, we work together to find the pace, rhythm, and approaches that work best for you.
More information can be found on my website www.beacrookedtree.com