Dr. Kristin Tugman

Dr. Kristin Tugman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, career challenges, and grief. She approaches each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on.

Her work centers on helping people manage everyday struggles. She talks through what is getting in the way of goals and uses concrete steps to build motivation and confidence. Sessions often involve setting small goals and testing new ways of coping between meetings.

Dr. Tugman also supports people facing career transitions. She helps clarify priorities, sort through decisions, and rebuild momentum after setbacks. The aim is to make progress that fits each person’s life and timeline.

For those dealing with addictions and compassion fatigue, she focuses on practical coping skills and restoring energy. She helps people identify triggers, create routine supports, and find realistic ways to reduce overwhelm.

People seeking help for anxiety, depression, eating concerns, anger, or relationship stress can expect straightforward conversation and step-by-step planning. She encourages clients to notice strengths and try small changes that lead to bigger results.

Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative effort. Dr. Tugman works alongside clients to set goals, track progress, and adjust strategies so work in sessions carries over into daily life.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy

Many people benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that target thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on changing habits, building routines, and practicing small steps toward goals, which can help with motivation, addictions, and confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking what works, adjusting techniques, and setting measurable steps so clients can see progress.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. It can reduce commute time, allow scheduling during breaks, and make it possible to meet from different locations. Because the original profile does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs. Practical benefits include more flexible timing and the ability to continue momentum during life transitions.