Counseling and Wellness Services

Krista Dhruv

Executive Director of Counseling and Wellness

Counseling Services Office

Contact

Box

Campus Box 0424

Address

Health Center

250 Broadway (Behind the dinning hall)
Mailing Address:
300 North Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1400

College is an incredible time of growth and self-discovery.  I appreciate both how exciting and challenging this time of life can be and enjoy supporting students on that journey.  I strive to provide students with a safe, nurturing and supportive environment in which we identify goals together and use a combination of heart and science to address the challenges that stand in their way. My approach to counseling is integrated and strengths focused with an emphasis on providing trauma-informed and gender affirming care.  I incorporate the most up-to-date research and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR).

 

Areas of expertise include: Life Transitions, anxiety (including panic disorders), depression, ASD, trauma, grief & loss, gender & sexuality, non-suicidal self injury

When I'm not working with students, I enjoy spending time with family, loving on my English Mastiff (Denali), being at the horse barn, planning my next beach getaway or listening to a true crime podcast.

Education

BA Lehigh University, 1995
MSW University of Washington, 2001
Trauma I Certificate: Ferentz Institute, 2022
CBT Certification: Beck Institute, 2020