Kristen Scarlett, MA, LMHC, NCC

Kristen Scarlett sees patients at One Medical Group's Columbus Circle office in New York. As a mental health counselor, Kristen enjoys getting to know her patients deeply, encouraging their growth and helping them develop the insight needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. She primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice, listening to her patients and then providing feedback focused on constructing solutions for everything from relationship issues to anxiety disorders. After earning her master's in counseling psychology from College of St. Elizabeth, Kristen developed her skills providing individual and family therapy in both the private practice and hospital settings. She spent several years as an oncology counselor and also managed her own private practice for six years before joining One Medical. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is certified through the NBCC.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Need to Know

If you experience the winter blues, even when winter is winding down, you’re not alone. Many people find their mood falling as days get shorter, but the “winter” blues can occur well into the spring months. While not every person who feels depressed during… read more >

Kristen Scarlett, MA, LMHC, NCC    March 11, 2013

How to Cope with Anxiety

Anxiety creates feelings of worry, fear, or dread, and it’s a common reaction to real or perceived threats. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time—those butterflies before a job interview or worries about finances, for example. Even if your symptoms aren’t disruptive enough to… read more >

Kristen Scarlett, MA, LMHC, NCC    September 10, 2012

Singing the Sunday Blues: How to Cope with Work Stress

Most of us have experienced work stress at one point or another. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25 percent of working people say that their job is the primary stressor in their lives. Stress can affect productivity at work… read more >

Kristen Scarlett, MA, LMHC, NCC    June 13, 2012

Advice, Please: How Long Should I Be in Therapy?

As the media has helped to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, seeking the advice of a therapist has become increasingly popular. In turn, more people who are otherwise emotionally well but are struggling with a difficult decision, or are feeling stuck in a… read more >

Kristen Scarlett, MA, LMHC, NCC    May 16, 2012