Krysten Hardy is a Licensed Social Work Associate in Washington State who works with teens, young adults, and adults navigating the impact of trauma. She brings a calm, client-centered presence to her work, creating a space where clients can feel safe to share their stories, deepen self-understanding, and build the tools they need for healing.

Krysten supports individuals who have experienced betrayal and addiction within the family system, as well as survivors of domestic violence. She also has experience working with clients in the neurodiverse community, helping them explore identity, navigate life transitions, and build on their unique strengths. In addition to individual therapy, Krysten is a group facilitator for the Resilience Through Betrayal intensive programs at the BTRC.

Her background includes extensive work with adolescents in residential treatment, addressing life-threatening behaviors such as suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, eating disorders and substance use, while helping clients process underlying trauma and restore safety. She has additional experience in outpatient settings as well as with DAWN Rising (DAWN – Domestic Abuse Women’s Network), where she provided free, confidential mental health services to survivors of intimate partner violence—using a trauma-informed counseling framework to support healing and empowerment.

Krysten is a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and a trained TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) therapist. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients strengthen self-awareness, clarify personal values, and take meaningful steps toward recovery.

Krysten earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Washington, where she focused on trauma-informed care and the intersections of psychological theory with social issues. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Western Washington University.

Education and Credentials

MA in Clinical Social Work from The University of Washington

Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) – Washington

Eye Movement Desensetization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist

Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) trained therapist