Kristen Nauta, LMSW, SSW
Therapy for Teens, Adults, Parents, and Helping Professionals
Kristen Nauta is a licensed clinical therapist in Michigan who provides therapy for teens, adults, parents, caregivers, and helping professionals (teachers, nurses, social workers) who are navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She specializes in supporting women who feel overwhelmed by caregiving demands, school-related stress, neurodivergence, or the emotional weight of helping others.
Kristen has a particular focus on working with women during different life transitions, from pre-teen girls to women aging and growing into themselves during menopause. Kristen offers a grounded and compassionate space for clients who often put others first and are ready to receive support themselves.
Therapy Specialties
Kristen provides therapy for individuals and families experiencing:
Anxiety and depression
Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue
Educator and school staff mental health
ADHD, autism, and developmental differences
Teen mental health and school-related stress
Family relationship challenges and needing Parenting Support
Adoption and adoptive family dynamics
Couples Counseling for Parenting Support
Pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and maternal mental health
Grief, loss, and caregiving stress
Trauma and PTSD
Learning disabilities, IEPs, and 504 plan challenges
Self-esteem, identity development, and life transitions
Spiritual exploration and meaning-making
Women’s mental health and well-being
Licensed in Michigan
email: knauta@theflourishingco.org