Meet Your Counselor

Kristen Lillian Riordan grew up in Orlando, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida. She went on to teach English as a foreign language in China. While living in China she discovered Yoga and was introduced to Eastern Medicine. She lived in India while studying yoga, and earning her teaching certification in 2011.

As her interest in Eastern Medicine grew, she studied Ayurveda at Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda in Massachusetts. She opened her clinical practice, Ayurveda Orlando, as a board certified Ayurvedic Counselor. Ayurvedic Counseling helps people manage stress, regulate their hormones, and digestion. The modality focuses on increasing self-awareness, self-care, and balanced daily routines.

The intersection between body and mind fascinated Kristen. Wanting to learn more about Western Psychology, Kristen completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. Kristen is a Mental Health Counseling Registered Intern specializing in supporting women and couples.

Kristen is a three time author. She writes from a place of seeking knowledge and synthesizing what she has learned from ancient wisdom and from her real-life experiences. Now enthralled by motherhood, she lives with her husband and toddler-daughter, Harper, in St. Petersburg, Florida.