Khristina Brent, PsyD, Therapy in Darien, Illinois

Khristina Brent, PsyD, helps teens, adults, and older adults navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change through evidence-based mental health care. Serving patients throughout Illinois at LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment journey. Khristina works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also offering support for a variety of other mental health concerns. A meaningful area of Khristina’s clinical focus is the integration of spirituality and faith into the therapeutic process when it aligns with a client’s values and goals. She recognizes that spiritual and religious beliefs can be a powerful source of strength, healing, and personal growth. Through thoughtful and respectful exploration, she helps clients incorporate these important aspects of their lives into treatment while addressing emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns. Khristina provides individual therapy and psychological testing for teens, adults, and seniors. Her approach is tailored to each person’s unique needs and may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. She also offers additional therapeutic approaches to support a broad range of mental health needs. Khristina has experience working with first responders and understands the unique stressors and demands that can accompany these roles. Since beginning her clinical career in 2019, Khristina has remained committed to helping individuals develop practical coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and move toward lasting emotional wellness. She completed her education at Adler University and Governors State University, where she developed a strong foundation in culturally responsive and person-centered care. Outside of her clinical work, Khristina enjoys activities that promote balance and well-being. She values working out, spending time in nature, traveling, gardening, and watching sports. These interests help her maintain perspective and reinforce the importance of self-care, mindfulness, and healthy living.