Kristen Poppe, LCMHC-A, LCAS

Kristen Poppe, LCMHC-A, LCAS, is a clinical therapist at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine – Chapel Hill. Kristen infuses our team with joyful and compassionate energy, emphasizing that individuals are the best experts on their own lives. Through establishing safe, productive therapeutic relationships, she helps clients develop adaptive coping skills and achieve their treatment goals.

Passionate about assisting those with anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and the LGBTQIA+ community, Kristen undeniably excels in addressing life transitions and complex family dynamics. She emphatically believes effective therapy requires genuine curiosity, deep empathy, and an understanding of unique experiences. In other words, these are the “pillars” of effective therapy. By focusing on whole-person care, she honors individuals’ multi-faceted nature to meet their needs.

Kristen holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction and Rehabilitation Studies from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. She also earned a Master’s degree in Developmental and Child Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University in Hooksett, New Hampshire, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Kristen’s extensive educational background and commitment to holistic care make her a valued member of the Advaita Integrated Medicine team.

Additionally, Kristen Poppe takes an interest in Stoic Philosophy and death and dying. To learn more about her application of Stoicism in therapy, read her blogs below or listen to her episode on Open Source Health.

Stoicism and Modern Therapy: How They Work Together