Kris Ravindran

ShiftGrit

Like all Shift Psychologists, Kris is trained in the Shift Protocol, which systematically reduces and/or eliminates Limiting Beliefs using Reconditioning via Exposure & Integration (REI) (more commonly referred to as Reprocessing)

What is your name?

Krisanthini Ravindran (Kris)

What do you do at Shift?

Registered Psychologist

What are your academic credentials?

M.A. Counseling Psychology

Why did you decide to become a therapist?

I realized I had so much to offer the world through years of experience working in crisis centers and working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Becoming a therapist was the next step to making an even bigger difference in people's lives.

What do you bring to your therapy sessions, and what are some goals?

I bring my warm, authentic self, loads of empathy and a non-judgmental attitude to my sessions. Creating a safe, accepting space for clients to share their vulnerabilities is extremely important to me. A strong therapeutic rapport is the first step in a client's healing journey. So, building a therapeutic alliance and creating a safe space is my first goal... technique comes later on. At Shift, I help clients identify their goals for therapy, and develop a plan to help achieve those goals. I also help clients change negative thought patterns and behaviors, and to develop coping skills to manage their symptoms.