Kirsti Reese, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT-S, PMH-C, CCTP
Preferred Name: Kirsti
About Me
Kirsti Reese, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, RPT-S, PMH-C, CCTP is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor working in private practice the Houston area. Owner of Thrive Therapy Houston, Kirsti helps trauma survivors and those suffering from chronic stress and provides education and training on secondary traumatic stress to mental health professionals. Kirsti has specialized training as a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT), Certified EMDR Therapist & EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). She has a background in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University. Kirsti has previously worked with a Child Advocacy Center counseling children, adolescents, and caregivers who have experienced various forms of trauma and abuse and with Redeemed Ministries to support survivors of human trafficking. These experiences, and many others, opened her heart to the importance of community and sustainability when working in such a challenging field.
Education & Experience
MA - Clinical Psychology - Sam Houston State University BS - Psychology - Texas A&M
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDR International Association Association for Play Therapy Sam Houston Chapter for Texas Association for Play Therapy (Former Board President) Ronald McDonald House (Volunteer)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Expats
- First Responders
- Group
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale