Kristy is a therapist with a lifelong dedication to supporting children and families. After earning her degree in Art Education from the University of Florida in 2002, she spent years using art to foster emotional expression, resilience, and growth. She later joined Forty Carrots Family Center as a Parenting Educator, working closely with caregivers through play-based groups and one-on-one support.

Kristy earned her Master’s in Social Work from Boston University (2025) and is on the path to becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides therapy to youth of all ages, and especially loves working with middle-schoolers and their families using a range of evidence-based approaches including art and play therapy, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and family therapy.