I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with Kristyn. She is kind, empathetic, and compassionate, while also bringing patience, understanding, and extensive knowledge to every session. From the very beginning, she has created an environment where I feel safe, heard, and genuinely validated. Over time, we've built a strong rapport and sense of trust, which allows our sessions to feel more conversational than clinical—something that makes the process both comfortable and impactful. Kristyn's thoughtful guidance has helped me gain new perspectives, strengthen my coping skills, and improve my overall well-being. She consistently provides practical tools and strategies that I apply in my daily life to better navigate both grief and anxiety. Her support has not only made a meaningful difference in my personal growth but has also given me confidence and hope moving forward. I truly value the care and dedication she brings to her work, and I look forward to continuing this journey with her. I consistently recommend Thriveworks to family and friends. The Thriveworks site is very user-friendly and informative. I appreciated the ability to filter by my needs as well as to review practitioner biographies and their responses to questions. Finding a new counselor can be a daunting process but, the Thriveworks site makes it much less so.

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geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety, Life Transition, ADHD, Military / Veteran
Online in North Carolina
7 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Kristyn accepts 29 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Caresource
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medcost NC
Medicare NC
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
State Health Plan | North Carolina
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Kristyn

Kristyn Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 7 years of professional experience. She specializes in working with all adults looking to focus on identifying, healing, and learning to cope with anxiety, depression, OCD, stressors in life, work-life balancing, body image, or single motherhood. Kristyn also specializes in helping clients learn to be successful with bipolar, psychosis, dissociative, and mood disorders. 

Kristyn completed her Master in Clinical Counseling at the University of Webster Myrtle Beach. She is a military spouse with first-hand knowledge of life's many stressors. Kristin uses various methods to help each client, including acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), compassion-focused, motivation interviewing, and trauma-informed care. 

Our minds are similar to plants, and our bodies are gardeners. Even gardeners need tools to grow their plants, let's come together, and we can find the tools that best work for your garden. Reach out and schedule an appointment with Kristin today!

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What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I recommend Thriveworks all the time. I had never heard of it before my best friend told me about it. I love how you can filter your search to meet your needs, see provider photos,....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kristyn

Everything is going well my therapist is great!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kristyn

I absolutely love my therapist! She brings unique, perspectives and really tailors my experience to what I need each week. She does such a wonderful job with implementing research ....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kristyn

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with Kristyn. She is kind, empathetic, and compassionate, while also bringing patience, understanding, and extensive knowledge to e....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Kristyn

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Life Transition, ADHD, Military / Veteran, Relationships, Coping Skills, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Motivational Interviewing
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Education and training

Years in practice
7 years
Graduating institute
University of Webster Mrytle Beach
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1659971372
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State of practiceNC
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License number16031
Practice location

Practice information

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Kristyn Martinez

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)