Kristen Walker Ma, Lcmhc, Mladc
About Kristen Walker Ma, Lcmhc, Mladc
Kristen Walker is a mental health clinician with extensive experience in various clinical roles. She has worked in private practice and at organizations such as LifeStance Health and WestBridge, focusing on integrated dual diagnosis treatment and quality clinical programs.
Work at Brightside Health
Currently, Kristen Walker serves as a Mental Health Clinician at Brightside Health. She has been in this role since 2021, focusing on providing telehealth services. Her experience in this position allows her to utilize her clinical skills to support clients remotely, ensuring they receive the necessary mental health care.
Previous Experience at LifeStance Health
Prior to her current role, Kristen worked at LifeStance Health as a Clinician for a duration of nine months from 2021 to 2022. During her time in Salem, NH, she contributed to the mental health services offered by the organization, gaining valuable experience in clinical practice.
Background in Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Kristen has extensive experience in integrated dual diagnosis treatment, having worked at WestBridge from 2007 to 2021. In her roles as Therapist, Team Lead, Program Director, and Director of Quality Clinical Programs, she was involved in various aspects of mental health treatment and program development in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Walker earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University. This educational background has equipped her with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for her roles in mental health counseling and therapy.
Experience at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
From 2019 to 2022, Kristen worked as an On Call Clinician for the 211 Doorway Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. In this role, she provided critical support and intervention for individuals in need, further enhancing her clinical experience in a healthcare setting.