Meet Kristen H. Umholtz, LMHC
Kristen H. Umholtz, LMHC (MH21417), is a qualified and experienced mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges. With over a decade of experience in the field, Kristen is a trusted and respected Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has earned both her Undergraduate and Masters degrees in counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
Kristen’s passion for helping others is rooted in her own personal experience as a family member of an addict. This experience has driven her to specialize in working with individuals who struggle with substance use issues, and their family members. In her private practice in Maitland, FL, Kristen spends most of her time helping clients work through various issues, including addiction, depression, anxiety, and codependency.
Committed to Seeing Lives Restored
In addition to her private practice work, Kristen has significantly impacted her community by starting a Christian-based recovery group in her church called Action Recovery. As a leader of the “co-dependency & family” group, Kristen holds weekly meetings on Monday nights to support individuals and families struggling with addiction and related issues.
Before her private practice, Kristen gained a wealth of experience in mental health, having worked as a Telehealth counselor, group counselor at an in-patient recovery center, and a prevention counselor in a high school. Her diverse background has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of the various challenges individuals and families face. It has provided her with the tools to help them achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.
In all of her work, Kristen approaches each client with a compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, striving to create a safe and supportive environment where they can feel comfortable opening up and working through their issues. Her expertise, commitment, and passion for helping others make her a valuable asset to the mental health community and a resource for those in need.
Medical Content Reviewer for Addiction Help
As a web content medical reviewer with AddictionHelp.com, Kristen H. Umholtz plays a crucial role in the quality and accuracy of the site’s mental health and addiction-related content. She conducts comprehensive reviews to ensure that all materials adhere to industry standards and ethical guidelines. Additionally, Kristen provides valuable input to the editorial team by offering insightful suggestions for new content aligned with the general public’s current needs and experiences.
With her deep understanding of the complexities of addiction and mental health issues, Kristen is an essential member of the AddictionHelp.com team and plays a key role in disseminating accurate and effective information to those in need.