Kristy L. Hardwick, EdD, LPCC-S

Outpatient Therapist
Lindner Center of HOPE

Dr. Hardwick serves as an outpatient therapist and clinical supervisor at the Lindner Center of Hope. She provides individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Hardwick provides clinical supervision as needed to counseling interns and newly licensed counselors. She also serves as the Coordinator for the Trauma Consultation Committee.

Dr. Hardwick has nearly thirty years of experience in the field of mental health; having served in roles of mental health case manager, clinical counselor, and clinical supervisor; as well as clinical counseling faculty. Prior to joining Lindner Center of Hope, Dr. Hardwick served as a full-time faculty member in a graduate clinical counseling program and provided counseling though her own private practice. Over the course of her career, Dr. Hardwick has provided individual, group, and family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including public mental health agencies, schools, churches, and private practices. She has also served as the Clinical Director of a college counseling center, as well as Internship/Practicum Coordinator and Faculty Supervisor for clinical counseling students. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Hardwick has fifteen years of experience as graduate faculty, teaching and training clinical counseling students.

Dr. Hardwick has a passion for helping her patients and families find hope and healing amidst life’s challenges. With her diverse background and years of experience, she has learned one of the most important factors in facilitating healing and positive change is the therapeutic alliance. An accepting safe space and a collaborative relationship foster the environment for hope to emerge and healing to occur. Thus, she embraces a person-centered approach to help patients tailor the therapeutic process and utilize best evidence-based approaches to meet their needs and create lasting change.

Dr. Hardwick earned her doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Training Supervision Designation (LPCC-S). She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Dr. Hardwick is also trained as Disaster Mental Health Volunteer with the American Red Cross and has volunteered her time to help survivors navigate traumatic loss.

This provider offers telehealth visits.

Office location at: One Waterstone Place. 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, OH, 45249

Areas of Specialty and Interest:

Child and Adolescent Counseling
Young Adulthood
Gifted and Talented
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Spirituality
Anxiety
Depression
Behavior Disorders

Degree(s):

1996 Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
2004 Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
2013 Doctor of Education, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Internship and Residencies:

2003 NorthKey Community Care, Florence, Kentucky
2003-2004 Health Resource Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
2004-2005 Gracepoint Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
2004-2007 Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
2007-2009 Talbert House, Cincinnati, Ohio

Licensure and Certification:

2006 Licensed Professional Counselor, CSWMFT Board, Ohio, #C.0600004
2009 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CSWMFT Board, Ohio, #E.0900019-SUPV
2014 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Training Supervision Designation, CSWMFT Board, Ohio, #LE-00017904
2017 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
2019 Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals