Kristin Puleo, LMHC
Guiding clients toward clarity and connection
- Relationship and trauma focus
- Flexible online sessions
- Collaborative goal setting
About Kristin Puleo
Kristin Puleo is a New York-based LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate periods of overwhelm, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions. She works with clients facing anxiety that shows up physically, racing thoughts that interfere with daily tasks, lingering effects of past trauma, low mood, and challenges in forming satisfying connections. Kristin's practice is designed to identify the sources of distress, heal emotional blocks, and create practical plans that move clients toward their goals.
Her approach balances focused technique with human connection - using evidence-informed tools to clarify what is getting in the way while offering constructive feedback and empathic support. When appropriate, she uses light humor to build rapport and make challenging topics more approachable. Kristin helps clients locate triggers, develop skills to manage them, and adopt new perspectives that support wellbeing and forward momentum.
She works collaboratively with individuals who are ready to engage with their triggers and commit to change. Kristin aims to help clients replace stagnation with purposeful action and greater emotional balance, and she welcomes those prepared to do that work.
Her approach balances focused technique with human connection - using evidence-informed tools to clarify what is getting in the way while offering constructive feedback and empathic support. When appropriate, she uses light humor to build rapport and make challenging topics more approachable. Kristin helps clients locate triggers, develop skills to manage them, and adopt new perspectives that support wellbeing and forward momentum.
She works collaboratively with individuals who are ready to engage with their triggers and commit to change. Kristin aims to help clients replace stagnation with purposeful action and greater emotional balance, and she welcomes those prepared to do that work.
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 providing mental health care.
Is Kristin Puleo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kristin Puleo holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is NY LMHC 008692.
In which languages does Kristin Puleo provide therapy?
Kristin provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristin Puleo located?
Kristin is located in New York.
How can I work with Kristin Puleo as my therapist?
You can work with Kristin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristin Puleo work with international clients?
Yes, Kristin 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, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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 Approaches and Online Care with Kristin Puleo
Kristin commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - this approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and difficulty taking meaningful steps forward. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, which is useful for those struggling with intimacy, trust, or recurring relationship conflicts. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in their care.
Online therapy with Kristin offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from a distance while maintaining continuity of care and practical support for change.