Kristen Bumgarner, Therapist
Kristen treats patients starting 4 years old. Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate who received her Master of Arts Degree from Wake Forest University after obtaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015. Kristen is a North Carolina native as is thrilled to be working to serve the needs of clients in her hometown. Kristen has experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of setting, including schools, out-patient clinics, and home-base therapy. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families to reach goals and improve quality of life through open communication and mindfulness. Kristen also has experience working with children, teens, and young adults on the autism spectrum through ABA therapy. Kristen believes the therapy experience should be as unique as each individual. She draws upon a wide range of theories to meet the needs of each client, including Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In her free time, Kristen enjoys spending time with her children, family, and friends. She enjoys reading, supporting local artists and musicians, traveling, and exploring historic landmarks.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 0-74
- Individual Therapy: Ages 0-74
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-74
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Gender identity
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Fertility
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- School behavioral issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Empty nesters
- Fertility
- Parenthood
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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Wake Forest University Graduate School
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kristen Bumgarner. You can also call 980-766-1801 to have someone assist you.
Kristen Bumgarner generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 980-766-1801 to find out Kristen Bumgarner's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kristen Bumgarner:
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 980-766-1801 to see how we can help.
Kristen Bumgarner is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kristen Bumgarner works at:
Yes, Kristen Bumgarner does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kristen Bumgarner is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: