Kristin Puleo, LMHC
Practical, warm support for change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family help
- Trauma and life transitions
About Kristin Puleo
Kristin Puleo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 14 years of experience supporting people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure which direction to take. She works with concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career pressures, depression, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes. Her work also includes support around attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain and disability, first responder issues, forgiveness, and gender dysphoria.
Kristin offers a steady, objective space where clients can vent, sort through what is happening, and receive constructive feedback when it is helpful. She focuses on identifying the sources of distress and creating practical plans to reduce obstacles and move toward meaningful goals. When appropriate, she may use humor to help clients feel more engaged and to make difficult conversations feel more manageable.
Kristin collaborates with clients to notice triggers, develop new perspectives, and build skills for handling challenges day to day. Her approach is oriented toward helping clients focus, follow through, and make changes that support overall well-being.
Kristin offers a steady, objective space where clients can vent, sort through what is happening, and receive constructive feedback when it is helpful. She focuses on identifying the sources of distress and creating practical plans to reduce obstacles and move toward meaningful goals. When appropriate, she may use humor to help clients feel more engaged and to make difficult conversations feel more manageable.
Kristin collaborates with clients to notice triggers, develop new perspectives, and build skills for handling challenges day to day. Her approach is oriented toward helping clients focus, follow through, and make changes that support overall well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristin Puleo have?
Kristin Puleo has 14 years of experience.
Is Kristin Puleo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kristin Puleo is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Her license is NY LMHC 008692.
In which languages does Kristin Puleo provide therapy?
Kristin Puleo provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristin Puleo located?
Kristin Puleo is located in New York.
How can I work with Kristin Puleo as my therapist?
You can work with Kristin Puleo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristin Puleo work with international clients?
Yes. Kristin Puleo works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristin Puleo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Kristin Puleo draws from evidence-informed approaches that work well in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practice more workable alternatives. It can be especially useful when anxiety, low mood, racing thoughts, or stress are getting in the way of daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most to them. It can be a helpful fit for coping with life changes, grief, chronic stress, and the feeling of being stuck. Kristin also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationships shape needs, boundaries, and connection, which can be meaningful for relationship, family, and abandonment concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what is driving current patterns, and choose strategies that match each person’s preferences and pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility without losing structure or support. Sessions can take place by video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between appointments and practice new skills in real time.