Kris Silvestry

Kristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and nationally board certified with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marywood University. In 2008, under the guidance of Ruth Castellano, Kristina was introduced to Sandplay a Jungian-based counseling modality that was instrumental to her growth both professionally and personally. Furthering her studies she became trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and obtained her Certified Clinical Trauma Professional designation. All of these modalities in trauma allows Kris to connect and provide a safe space for people working through multiple life experiences. Over the years Kris has committed her professional work to non-profit organizations in the trauma field as a counselor or supervisor. While working within the field, Kristina was able to identify the need for a holistic method including body, mind and spirit. The impact of her experiences motivated her to obtain her certification in yoga. Through NJ Yoga Teacher Training under the guidance of Stephanie Parcells and Cindy Romano, Kristina earned her 200 hour yoga teacher certification. Wanted to deepen her knowledge, Kristina engaged in a week long teacher immersion with world-renowned yoga teacher Seane Corn through Spirit Speaks. Through this training Kristina was able to learn how to tap into the Junigian philosophies and combine them with the eight limbs of yoga to create a deeper flow sequence while teaching. After YTT Kristina obtained her 50-Hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Certification though BodyWise Foundation. BodyWise Foundation offers trauma-informed yoga programs, professional trainings, and international aid to facilitate moving through trauma. In June of 2020 Kris participated in the first online Accessible Yoga Teacher Training where she became certified in Accessible Yoga. In addition to the in-depth trainings, Kristina is also a Reiki II practitioner and certified in Restorative and Prenatal Yoga. Wanting a location that will that allow people to feel safe, free and comfortable while moving and meditating, Kristina found and renovated a space adjacent to the existing Peace of Mind Counseling practice. Due to the location and nature of the practice, Kristina’s dreams of combining all forms of health and wellness have come to fruition. Come visit Kris when she is hosting Yoga Group Counseling. Click here to sign up for classes with Kris.