About Us

Erika Laurenson, MA, NCC, LPC and ALPS at Clear Connections Counseling

Erika Laurenson, MA, NCC, LPC, ALPS

Erika is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is oriented towards helping people access their innate wisdom and natural proclivity towards healthy functioning in both body and mind. She utilizes both evidence-based complimentary and alternative practices to help others address their health in a humanistic and multi-faceted way. Erika considers herself to be a generalist and professinal mentor who has trained extensively in therapies designed to address trauma, mood, and relationship/sexuality issues. She values her work for its ability to bring greater awareness, compassion, and balanced resilience to the lives of both those who are experiencing difficulties and for those who would simply like to develop a deeper and more profound sense of self.

Kristin Johnson-Gibeaut, MA, NCC, LPC, CTT at Clear Connections Counseling

Kristin Johnson-gibeaut, ma, ncc, lpc, ctt

Kristin is a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified counselor, and certified trauma therapist. Her primary work has been with posttraumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, anxiety, supporting those through phase of life difficulties, sexuality/relationship issues, and assisting those who have or care for those with long-term chronic illness or injury. She creates an environment of warmth, caring, humor, and authenticity to help those who want to work on acute issues as well as those who are evolving to be their most grounded and truest self. Kristin incorporates creative approaches (art, writing, meditation, guided imagery) as well as evidenced based practices to bring balance and to facilitate growth. She believes in the importance of empowerment and views her role as creating space for you to unlock and explore your innate healing and resilience.

Gillian Krafft, MSW and LCSW at Clear Connections Counseling

Gillian Krafft, MSW LCSW

Gillian is a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety disorders. She knows that everyone's therapeutic needs are different, Gillian uses an eclectic approach, combining cognitive, behavioral, and supportive client-center modalities, to tailor each client's treatment. Gillian's compassion and eagerness to help garner a positive environment for self-awareness and personal growth for clients who entrust her with their therapeutic journey. In her spare time, Gillian enjoys needlepointing, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to providing therapy, Gillian is also an approved supervisor for those working toward their social work clinical license.

Christi Gunn, LCSW at Clear Connections Counseling

Christi Gunn, LCSW

Christi Gunn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with depression, anxiety, and struggles related to self-worth. Her best work focuses on supporting people who experience an unrelenting inner critic which keeps them from experiencing the calm, confidence, and courage they truly desire in their lives and relationships. She blends evidence based practices with mindfulness, experiential techniques, with a dash of humor to provide her clients with the insights, skills, and stability necessary to live with greater ease and authenticity. She practices in NV, OH, and WV.

Christi enjoys spending time outdoors, laughing with family/friends, loving on her dogs, and roller skating to funk music.

Clear Connections staff chattingin a relaxed setting.
Clear Connections staff in West Virginia.

 Therapy for Everyone

Our team stands with LGBTQIA+ folk, and consider ourself a trans-affirming, anti-racist, and progressive leaning practice. We identify as strengths-based, body positive, and sex positive therapists. We work with individuals, families and monogamous and non-monogamous partnerships and relationships of any kind.