Meet Krista, Founder & CEO
Hi there, I'm so glad you're here! I'm mom to a 3 year old daughter (who thinks she's the boss and has the heart of a lion), licensed clinical social worker, coffee devotee, and allergic-to-dogs dog mom.
If you've landed here, you may be looking to make peace with your past & create something new for your future.
I provide down-to-earth, faith-aware, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples looking to heal from shame, complex trauma, betrayal or infidelity, grief, loss, and other deeply personal challenges.
We might work well together if...
You want an open-minded therapist that names what they see
You’re looking for a warm, down-to-earth therapist who’s easy to talk to, not here to judge, and speaks fluent sarcasm. You want to be first understood and then gently challenged. Starting therapy can feel downright terrifying, and showing up anyway takes real bravery. We’ll dive deep when you’re ready.
My space is relaxed
Expect me in a black tee, maybe even a messy bun (depending on how much CEO energy my daughter gave me that morning), coffee (always), and the occasional appearance by my dog Maggie. I show up authentically and invite you to do the same. So get cozy, wear what feels good, eat a snack, and be yourself. We’ll take this one step at a time.
Sessions are...
✦ 50 minutes online
✦ Available Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
✦ Held via secure video (from your favorite comfy space, wherever you are in Florida)
✦ Non-pathologizing (we focus on your concerns and goals, not on fitting you into a diagnosis)
Sessions are designed to be emotionally supportive, mentally stimulating, and ultimately healing, helping you embrace your story and know your worth.
Investment Options
Therapy Plans
Receive ongoing therapeutic support from me without the stress. Two sessions a month, asynchronous non-crisis check-ins between sessions, billed on a recurring monthly cycle. Plus the freedom to add more sessions or cancel anytime, no guilt required. Therapy isn’t meant to last forever, unless you’re having too much fun.
Qualifications & Experience
Krista Garland,
BSW, MSW, LCSW
Founder & CEO of Kind Mind Solutions
I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Southern Adventist University before completing my Master’s in Clinical Social Work through Campbellsville University’s advanced-placement online program. I provided psychotherapy as a registered clinical social worker intern before finally taking the very scary licensure exam. I passed (thank God, literally) and finally became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I opened Kind Mind Solutions, and the rest is history!
I’ve been a therapist for eight years, and I’ve had the privilege of walking with people through some of their most vulnerable moments. Nothing shocks me, and nothing is too messy for therapy. My role is to be a steady, grounding presence during the time that feels the most unsteady. Therapy becomes effective the moment you feel comfortable enough to talk about the uncomfortable. I'll be direct when needed, compassionate always, and never judgmental.
My philosophy of care
I believe in staying true to yourself; in creating a life that honors who you are and who you want to be, rather than who you think others want you to be. I value having the hard conversations, protecting your peace, and leading with kindness. I believe in boundaries, authenticity, and the idea that healing doesn’t mean painless, it means certainty.