Kristine Franklin

Kristine moved to Washington DC in 2014 for graduate school where she earned a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Kristine currently works as the 10th - 12th grade school counselor at National Cathedral School. Before working at National Cathedral School, Kristine spent 6 years at The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing. During her time there she worked primarily as a grief and trauma therapist, providing individual and group therapy services to students at DC public and public charter schools.

Kristine is excited to join the Horizons Greater Washington team as Director of Counseling. She believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality low-barrier mental health services. Her approach to counseling centers families as the experts of their own lived experiences, and she partners with them to identify coping skills and strategies to support their child's overall wellbeing. Kristine prioritizes building trust and safety with students which allows them the capacity to challenge themselves to try new things and grow.

Outside of work, Kristine enjoys time outdoors, photography, and trying new recipes.