Krista E. Delventhal is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals feel valued, understood, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. Krista was drawn to the mental health field through her desire to brighten others’ lives by providing support, advocating for their needs, and helping them recognize their strengths.

Krista creates a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Her approach is genuine, empathetic, and collaborative, emphasizing the importance of meeting clients where they are while recognizing their individual strengths, interests, and experiences. She believes that therapy should be a space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their growth.

Krista works with children, teens, adolescents, young adults, and families who may be navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, parenting challenges, and stress. She enjoys helping clients develop practical strategies, identify meaningful goals, and build confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.

In her clinical work, Krista draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-informed, mindfulness-informed, Motivational Interviewing, family systems, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and play-based therapy approaches. She tailors her approach to each client’s individual needs, interests, and goals, incorporating practical skill-building and creative strategies to support emotional awareness, coping, and meaningful growth.

Krista believes that therapy is a collaborative process and that meaningful change begins with feeling supported, understood, and valued. Her goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and feel more confident navigating challenges while creating a path forward that feels realistic and meaningful to them.

Outside of the therapy room, Krista enjoys listening to music, bird watching, hiking, painting, and relaxing at home with her cat. She values creativity, connection, and finding opportunities to enjoy the simple things in life.