It can be deeply frustrating when social work clients seem stuck, despite your best efforts to support them.
Watching them struggle with the same patterns, without taking action between sessions, can leave you feeling ineffective and drained.
You know they’re capable of more—but the missing link between insight and change can feel just out of reach.
Learn how to integrate health coaching tools into psychotherapy to:
✅ Boost client engagement
✅ Increase progress between sessions
✅ Support real, measurable change—emotionally, physically, and beyond
Let’s bridge the gap between insight and action! 💡➡️💪
licensed psychotherapist
certified health coach
certified fitness instructor and personal trainer
With over 25 years of experience, Kristen is a process- and outcome-oriented psychotherapist and health coach specializing in developing and delivering effective interventions for complex client needs. Drawing on a multi-systemic, client-centered approach, she supprts individuals—particularly women over 40—in achieving sustainable wellness through the integration of psychology, nutrition, and fitness. As the founder of Refine from Within, she combines clinical insight with practical coaching tools to empower clients to make lasting lifestyle changes that promote emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being.
She holds a Master of Social Work from Boston College and ia a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in MA & RI. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a fitness instructor at the YMCA, leading Active Aging and Yoga classes, while also conducting small group training for women.
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