John Krivy
MHC-LP
From physical fitness to apparel and retail, John dabbled in a number of industries before a desire for more fulfilling work, ultimately, led him to pursue a career in mental health. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology, he worked as an addiction counselor at an outpatient treatment program, and later as a case manager for individuals with serious mental health illnesses. Wanting to better support people seeking to improve their quality of life, John earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Today, he works in several clinical capacities assisting clients through a variety of challenges.
John devotes much of his free time to traveling, hiking, and exploring new places. As a fitness enthusiast, he understands firsthand the relationship between mind and body, and he works to bring this knowledge into his practice.
Approach & Values
John utilizes an integrative approach in his work, drawing primarily from experiential dynamic therapies. One of these, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), is a practice aimed at helping people regulate anxiety and become aware of unconscious defenses. He finds that many clients work hard to keep their feelings at arm’s length. Yet, when they become more in touch with their emotions, their anxiety seems to melt away, paving the way for empowerment and lasting change.
Given the importance of attunement in the therapeutic relationship, John works to cultivate a solid alliance with each client, so that they may improve how they experience themselves and their relationships with others.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Somatic Symptoms
- OCD & Phobias
- Relationships, Sexuality, Kink & Poly
- ADHD & Executive Function Issues
- Integration after Psychedelics, NDEs, or Similar Experiences
- Sleep, Fitness, & Lifestyle