Frequently Asked Questions

Elemental Health, LLC is a private therapy practice in North Charleston, South Carolina, founded by Kristina “Krissy” Barry. The practice offers integrative, evidence-based therapy for adults and couples. Services focus on trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and whole-person healing.

I work with adults (18+) and couples in South Carolina seeking therapy for: Anxiety and chronic stress Trauma and complex trauma Life transitions and identity exploration Relationship and attachment challenges Burnout and emotional overwhelm Recovery maintenance and meaning-making

Yes. Elemental Health is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapy practice, and care is approached with cultural humility, respect, and inclusivity.

Therapy at Elemental Health is collaborative, paced, and grounded in safety and consent. Depending on your needs, sessions may include: EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Somatic Experiencing®–informed therapy (SE-in-training) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills Emotion-focused and attachment-based therapy Parts-informed approaches Mindfulness and nervous system regulation Ethically grounded, spiritual or meaning-based practices may be integrated only when clinically appropriate and culturally relevant and always with client consent.

Spiritually-integrative therapy is an approach that respects and makes room for a client’s values, meaning-making, and sense of connection—without imposing beliefs or religious frameworks. At Elemental Health, spiritually-integrative work may include exploring purpose, values, intuition, symbolism, or personal rituals only when it is clinically appropriate and with your consent. This approach is always grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy, ethical practice, and nervous-system awareness. You do not need to be spiritual or religious to benefit from therapy here. Spiritual themes are never required and are always client-led.

Yes. I provide trauma-focused therapy, including limited trauma intensives for clients who may benefit from extended, focused sessions. Clinical appropriateness and structure are determined during the course of therapy by the therapist.

Yes. I provide couples therapy in North Charleston, SC, supporting partners in strengthening communication, emotional safety, attachment, and repair. Sessions may include somatic and emotion-focused interventions.

Your first session is an intake appointment (60 minutes). We’ll review your concerns, relevant history, goals for therapy, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. This session also helps guide next steps and treatment planning.

Yes. Free 15-minute consultations for prospective new clients can be requested through the website contact form.

No. Elemental Health does not accept insurance and is considered out-of-network. Payment is due at the time of service. Superbills are available upon request for clients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider.

Yes. Telehealth therapy is available for clients located in South Carolina, in accordance with state licensing laws.