Kristy Seagren, MSW, LCSW

(704) 246-4622

kristy.seagren@caatl.net

Kristy received her Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in 2003, and also holds undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and Creative Arts in Therapy from Russell Sage College.

Kristy brings over 20 years of clinical experience to the practice, treating adolescents, adults and seniors. Since residing in the Carolinas, Kristy has had the pleasure of working alongside many talented therapists and psychiatrists at both of the Charlotte areas major healthcare systems; Novant Health and Atrium Health; formerly Carolinas Healthcare System. She also has experience in eating disorder treatment with The Renfrew Center, the first in eating disorders. Kristy has provided treatment in the outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization levels of care in treating anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders. Kristy has been a valued member of our close knit team since 2019.

It is Kristy’s collective work in the field that has prompted her to maintain her clinical focus on Women’s health and well-being. Ongoing clinical interests include Eating Disorders, Women’s health and Infertility, Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders (pregnancy and postpartum), working with LGBTQ+ clients, and the treatment of Mood and particularly Depression and Anxiety disorders in men, women, and teens.

Kristy utilizes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and strengths based perspectives in her practice, however considers herself fairly eclectic in creating a personalized approach to one’s individual treatment. Kristy believes in the social work perspectives of the therapeutic relationship being the foundation of treatment with a strong, healthy, therapeutic alliance at the core. With this focus of ongoing clinical work, Kristy brings commitment, dedication, and compassion to her clients; working together on a journey toward long term change and personal growth.  Kristy is often seen and heard using a direct and honest yet caring approach, being very pro-active in treatment, implementing also wit and humor as appropriate in assisting patients navigate these difficult times in their lives. Kristy is an incredibly well-rounded therapist and this is most likely one of her most positive attributes. 

Kristy offers day, late day, and evening appointments, is In-Network with BCBS (except Blue Value or Blue Local), Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Tricare and Medcost (unless managed through CBHA), as well as private pay clients. Feel free to contact Kristy for a free initial phone consultation to determine if your needs are a good match with her expertise and skillsets.

OFFERING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL/TELEHEALTH SESSIONS

In her free time, Kristy enjoys time with her husband, 4 preteen/ teenage kiddos and 2 dogs around the Lake Norman area and traveling. She is an incredibly active person and loves taking stress out exercising, particularly boxing. She loves a good home project, the outdoors, going on adventures and shopping for the newest find. She considers the Carolinas her forever home now after being born and raised a Bostonian. 

Contact Information:

(704) 246-4622

kristy.seagren@caatl.net