When I was referred to Kristin Osborn a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety. I had a long history of suffering and had tried various medications as well as seeking several modalities of therapeutic treatment. My depression & anxiety affected my career, my relationships and my quality of life. My husband died suddenly and the trauma and severity of my grief paralyzed me. I could not live with the tremendous guilt, remorse and agony that overcame me. I had no hopes of ever recovering.
Kristin offered a holistic approach in treating my mind, body, and spirit. She recognized early in our sessions that traditional therapies had not and would not heal me. She suggested intensive work; meeting 2-3 times weekly, sensing my potential for suicide without my having to admit my hopelessness. Kristin’s intuitive nature made her able to explore the depths of my early childhood trauma which was no longer in my consciousness. She created an environment of trust & emotional security which allowed me to recognize & explore my defenses and abandonment issues. Kristin was receptive and encouraging when I sought ketamine treatments; she offered therapeutic guidance during my treatment; that combination began to create breakthroughs in an emotionally safe way. Due to my grief, I hadn’t been to the beach since my husband’s death. Kristin suggested that we have a session on the beach and it made profound difference in my progress. I am now returning to the beach, a place that brings me peace; I had given up on ever returning there. I had given up on everything in my life. Kristin stepped outside of traditional therapy as she worked with me, with an awareness of what was and was not effective for me. She found the means to penetrate my deeply rooted defenses covering up my pain and suffering. With Kristin’s guidance, I am cultivating authentic relationships and healing my mind, body and spirit. I am finally seeing some light in my life.
