In this week's episode of NAMI Maine Talks, sit down with Delaney and Deanna as they chat with influencer / psychologist Kristen Gingrich! Known as “Not Your Average Therapist”, Kristen started her journey with social media advocacy in 2020, and quickly gained a following of people who wanted to learn more about mental health. Find out how she balances work, social media, and her family in this #NAMIMaineTalks special!
Kristen Gingrich is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 7+ years of experience in Community Mental Health, working in Outpatient settings, Behavioral Health Home settings, Supervisor/Leadership roles, as well as inter-professional collaboration. Her goal is to make mental health treatment more accessible and to destigmatize talking about it, all while meeting clients where they are at in their healing journey.
Hosts: Delaney Ireland and Deanna Plaisted (Program Coordinators for Youth Education at NAMI Maine)
Special Guest: Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS (aka: @NotYourAverageThrpst)
Learn More (Helpful Links):
More About Kristen Gingrich - https://notyouraveragethrpst.com/
NAMI Night with the Portland Sea Dogs - https://namimaine.org/event/nami-night-with-the-portland-sea-dogs-5-23-2025/
Healing: A Journal for Therapy - https://shorturl.at/SgGGT
Mental Health Matters To ME - NEWS - https://namimaine.org/nami-maine-news/
NAMI Maine's Helpline - https://namimaine.org/helplinemaine/
In Crisis? Call -or- Text 988
#Healing #NoBS #stigmaFREE #MentalHealthMattersToME #ItTakesAllOfUs #HOPE #WellBeing #Resources #StrongerTogether #ReachOut #Maine #MentalHealthMattersToME
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