Kristy Nimz, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kristy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Kristy. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

She’s a great listener

Kristy Nimz was excellent in helping me set boundaries with my adult son who is struggling with anxiety and depression. I feel she has a lot of experience in this area so we were able to work through issues quickly. She is an excellent listener and has practical, real life actionable solutions and suggestions.

More about Kristy

5 years' experience
Female
LPC

Welcome! You're here because you have an interest in changing your life. You've already shown a great amount of courage and initiative in taking your first steps toward embracing your best self; it is an honor and a privilege for me to help you do just that.

I'd like to give you some information about my background. I received my B.A. in psychology from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA in 2004. After graduating college, I worked in the community as an outreach case worker for adults with chronic and severe mental health diagnoses as well as dual diagnoses. During this time, I assisted in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, as well as individual/group counseling to evaluate treatment goals and objectives. I went on to receive my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ in 2009. When I obtained approval by the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2015, I began working for a community agency as an intensive in-home clinician for at-risk children, youth and their families. During this time, I've had the privilege of providing individual as well as family counseling services to those families in need of stabilization in the community. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor through the NBCC.

I consider myself to be a very client-focused clinician; your beliefs, needs and goals are what drive treatment first and foremost. I also like to incorporate tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Motivational Interviewing. I feel as though the key to change is mindset; as a result, I like to do a good deal of work with mindfulness as well as cognitive reframing. As someone who has worked with a great many families, I also have a wealth of experience in family dynamics, healthy communications, and appropriate boundary setting within the family unit. I also have the benefit of parenting experience through having a toddler of my own!

Some areas of focus with which I have experience treating include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-injury, relationship issues, parenting problems, family issues, career challenges, and panic disorder. I've worked with both children and adults who have faced abandonment, emotional trauma, physical trauma, or sexual trauma.

I consider myself an easygoing, disarming person to talk to; my job is to make you feel comfortable, as if you are talking to an old friend. I also pride myself in getting people to utilize a different lens through which they can view the world; one with endless possibilities, less pain, and more peace. My sincere hope is that I can help promote healing and lasting change for you, regardless of what you seek.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kristy Nimz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235597832.

LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00537100 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kristy Nimz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

Clients mention: Amazing Great Anxiety Helped Understands Excellent Understanding The best Comfortable Knowledgeable

She’s a great listener

Kristy is amazing- she has given me so many tools to work through day to day anxieties and the general overwhelming responsibilities that life throws at us. I had the option to start back at therapy with a free program through work, but opted to restart my journey with Kristy and BetterHelp because I felt such a connection and love the platform. Very thankful to have a therapist who understands, guides, and motivates me and a platform that allows me to prioritize my mental health in a way that isn’t disruptive to my busy lifestyle!

Attentive and understanding I feel heard

Kristy is a kind and empathetic listener who was able to help me begin to see where I can improve my life.

I am SO happy to be working with Kristy! She is absolutely amazing, not only does she listen to me but she really does give some amazing advice. Her perspective allows me to really think outside the box and come up with alternate solutions to try. She cheers me on all the way!

She is the best

Kristy is a thoughtful and therapist and genuine human being. A +++

Kristy is THE BEST!! She is so incredibly quick in replying and always knows exactly what to say. I love that I can truly be open and honest. In struggling with regular life, a fear is often “hearing what I don’t want to hear.” I have fortunately never experienced that with Kristy- instead she is kind, compassionate, and understanding all while giving tangible, real life suggestions and advice. There is no one else I rather see for therapy and I’m thrilled to have found her!

First therapist I’ve ever felt comfortable laying everything out there with.

She makes me feel like all of the things I am feeling are perfectly natural. Anyone who experience what I have would feel this way, and then gives me skills and techniques I can use to decrease anxiety and increase my comfort and security.

I enjoy her insights. She is quite knowledgeable and is able to guide you to see things from a different perspective.

Kristy is a great therapist and I feel so comfortable talking with her. So listens and understands what I am saying while also offering a different view point and how I can make changes.

Not easy to find the right therapist but I definitely found mine. Kristy is great, always pay attention to my issues and remembers them well and provide great feedback, suggestions and perspectives

Kristy is unbelievably understanding and compassionate. She understands where I’m at and gives me tangible suggestions for working through things! She’s the best!!

Kristy understands my concerns and helps me reach my goals. She helps me re-frame my thinking and holds me accountable. Thank you, Kristy!

Kristy has been a bright light in my life since I’ve begun counseling with her. She is incredibly supportive, honest, and kind, and I feel like she has truly made a meaningful difference in my life!

Kristy is wonderful! I am just starting out my therapy journey with her and this application but she has made me feel incredibly safe during our discussions and has helped me formulate a plan to have a toolbox of strategies for when I am having a hard time with something. So far my experience has been excellent and I am happy to continue working with her to tackle my anxiety :)

Kristy is an amazing counselor, and listens to me, responds quickly, adjusts her schedule when necessary, challenges me to think differently and overall has really helped improve my mental health

I can always rely on Kristy to say the right things and get me back on track

Kristy has helped me learn how to cope with my anxiety and I couldn't be more grateful I got paired with such an amazing counselor.

Kristy is a thoughtful, considerate, and perceptive counselor who has helped me achieve new heights in my journey of self-empowerment. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her clients, and working with her over the past few months has been a life-changing experience.

Kristy gets me. She is incredibly responsive, patient and supportive. I love working with her.

She is great, thank you for having me as her patient!

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kristy Nimz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kristy Nimz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kristy Nimz speak?

Kristy Nimz speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kristy Nimz have?

Kristy Nimz has 5 years of experience.

Where is Kristy Nimz licensed to practice?

Kristy Nimz is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Kristy Nimz accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kristy Nimz does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kristy Nimz offer?

Kristy Nimz offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kristy Nimz?

Kristy Nimz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kristy Nimz?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.