Therapy in West Linn, Oregon Kristen Van Tuyl, Therapy Clinician

Kristen Van Tuyl helps adults in Oregon find clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides individual and group therapy to adults across the state of Oregon who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Kristen works with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, depressive symptoms, and trauma-related concerns, while also addressing challenges such as ADHD, sleep difficulties, and identity exploration. She has experience supporting individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also offers additional therapeutic strategies tailored to each client’s needs, with a strong focus on helping clients develop sustainable coping skills that improve daily functioning and emotional well-being. A particular area of passion for Kristen is supporting individuals navigating women’s mental health concerns, including postpartum depression and anxiety, and midlife transitions. She is deeply committed to helping clients process grief, adjust to changing roles, and reconnect with a sense of identity during emotionally complex seasons of life. Her work emphasizes thoughtful reflection, emotional regulation, and compassionate self-understanding, creating space for meaningful growth during times of transition. Kristen is known for fostering a warm, collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged to approach challenges with curiosity rather than judgment. Her clinical style blends structure with authenticity, supporting clients as they build insight, resilience, and healthier patterns over time. Outside of her clinical work, she is endlessly curious, enjoys learning new things, and values humor—often sharing moments of laughter and absurdity with her family and friends.

Kristen Van Tuyl provides services with supervision.