Kristin Puleo, LMHC
New York · 14 years in practice
Kristin Puleo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York.
License and registration
- LMHC, New York
- 008692 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1346687829 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Kristin
Kristin Puleo is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She works with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, or life transitions. Kristin takes a straightforward, compassionate approach and speaks plainly so people can make steady progress.
Kristin draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name their emotions in the moment. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people build new ways of responding to stress and old patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and on practical ways to shift how you relate to yourself and others. She has 14 years of clinical experience working with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Kristin listens for what matters most to each person and helps break larger problems into manageable tasks. Kristin often brings gentle humor into sessions when it fits, making hard conversations feel more accessible. She aims to find the root of discomfort, build skills to cope, and support people as they try new perspectives.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to emotional experience. People who prefer direct feedback and clear plans tend to do well with her. She offers multiple remote session formats and works with English-speaking clients in New York and internationally.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kristin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristin names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online work and care
Kristin integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and respond to strong emotions as they arise; this work is useful for improving connection to oneself and for addressing recurring emotional pain. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions that move life forward. Attachment-Based Therapy ideas inform her attention to patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will discuss what feels most relevant and will adapt methods to match a client's goals and comfort level. The plan can shift over time as progress and needs become clearer.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and emotion work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or need brief, on-the-go support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity during life changes.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kristin help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and grief, as well as ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and career and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses emotion-focused work along with acceptance and behavior strategies and breaks problems into practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristin has 14 years of experience working with a wide range of adult concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, and is based in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
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