Kristin M. Davin, Psy.D.

Kristin M. Davin, Psy.D. I work with people who are motivated, forward-thinking, and open-minded individuals who are ready to carve their very own blueprint for emotional freedom.

I help people navigate toxic and codependent relationships, overcome being raised by emotionally immature parents, deal with day to day stress and anxiety, improve their self-esteem, move through a life transition or create greater personal development. They are feeling stressed or overwhelmed with life and want to become more productive in life by taking charge of your time, direction, and goals. Looking to break toxic relationship patterns or familial relationship dynamics and discover nonviolent communication techniques. Recently divorced or separated and are ready to re-discover who they are and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Looking to make deep, meaningful changes in their relationships and in life. In network with Aetna and United (through Alma) and also in network with Lyra Health and Modern Health. Contact Info:
hello@kristindavin.com
(917) 715-6583

Individual Therapy
Virtual Therapy. Licensed in NY, NJ, FL, and CT.

Some sibling wounds don’t come from distance; they come from the years you spent trying to stay close to someone who kep...
10/21/2025

Some sibling wounds don’t come from distance; they come from the years you spent trying to stay close to someone who kept hurting you.

You might’ve spent a lifetime earning approval, keeping the peace, or pretending it didn’t hurt. But peace built on silence isn’t peace it’s self-abandonment.

✨ Healing begins when you shift from “I’ll fix them” to “I’ll protect myself.”
It’s not betrayal; it’s self-rescue. It’s remembering that love doesn’t require you to suffer, and boundaries don’t make you unkind; they make you whole. 💛

💡 Read the full blog to explore how to heal from a toxic sibling relationship, release guilt, and finally choose peace over pain.
⬇ Click here to read more:
https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/how-to-heal-from-a-toxic-sibling-relationship

Codependency wears many faces; it can look like kindness, loyalty, or love. 💭But beneath it all, it’s a quiet disappeara...
10/17/2025

Codependency wears many faces; it can look like kindness, loyalty, or love. 💭
But beneath it all, it’s a quiet disappearance of self. You overextend, take responsibility for others’ emotions, and believe your value lies in how much you give.

It often starts early, when keeping the peace felt safer than being yourself. As adults, those same habits leave us drained, unseen, and unsure where we end and others begin.

✨ Healing isn’t about caring less; it’s about caring differently.
It’s learning to say “no” without guilt, honoring your own emotions, and trusting that love doesn’t require self-abandonment.

You’re not too much for wanting space, peace, or boundaries; you’re simply remembering who you are.

💡 Dive deeper in the full blog to understand the roots of codependency and how to release it with compassion.
⬇ Read more here: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/what-codependency-really-means-and-how-to-start-breaking-free

Emotional maturity isn’t about being calm all the time; it’s about knowing how to handle the storm without losing yourse...
10/08/2025

Emotional maturity isn’t about being calm all the time; it’s about knowing how to handle the storm without losing yourself.

It’s the quiet strength to pause before reacting, the willingness to listen even when you disagree, and the self-awareness to take responsibility instead of pointing fingers.

✨ In relationships, this kind of maturity changes everything.
It turns conflict into communication, differences into understanding, and love into something steady, not chaotic.

Emotionally mature people don’t avoid hard conversations; they approach them with empathy and respect. And that’s what makes their relationships thrive. ❤️

💡 Read the full blog to discover the 13 signs of emotionally mature people and how they build stronger, more connected relationships.
⬇ Click here to read more: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/13-signs-of-emotionally-mature-people-and-why-they-matter-in-relationships

🤔Ever feel like you’re giving too much, bending over backward just to keep someone happy? 💭 At first, it feels caring, e...
09/15/2025

🤔Ever feel like you’re giving too much, bending over backward just to keep someone happy? 💭 At first, it feels caring, even loving, but slowly, you begin to lose yourself. Your needs get silenced, conflict becomes terrifying, and your worth feels tied to how much you do for others.

✨ People-pleasing isn’t love; it’s codependency. It quietly erodes your boundaries and makes self-care feel selfish.

💡 Healing begins the moment you honor your needs, release guilt around saying no, and remember that your value isn’t measured by how much you give.

📖 Read the full blog to discover how to overcome people-pleasing and step into healthier, stronger connections: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/how-to-stop-being-codependent-overcoming-people-pleasing-in-relationships

💭Leaving a toxic relationship doesn’t mean you stopped caring; it means you finally started caring for yourself. At firs...
09/12/2025

💭Leaving a toxic relationship doesn’t mean you stopped caring; it means you finally started caring for yourself. At first, the aftermath feels heavy: grief, confusion, and moments of doubt that make you wonder if you did the right thing.

✨But healing isn’t about rushing past the pain it’s about rediscovering who you are without the weight of someone else’s control. With time, you reconnect with old passions, spend time with people who honor your worth, and learn to breathe freely again.

Choosing yourself is never weakness it’s the beginning of strength, clarity, and peace. 💛

💡Read the full blog to explore 7 ways to heal after leaving toxicity and begin reclaiming your life on your terms.
⬇Click here to read more:https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/healing-from-a-toxic-relationship

You love deeply sometimes, so deeply it feels like your partner’s emotions are your responsibility. Their silence makes ...
09/08/2025

You love deeply sometimes, so deeply it feels like your partner’s emotions are your responsibility. Their silence makes you anxious, their struggles become yours to fix, and taking time for yourself leaves you with guilt.

What starts as care and devotion slowly blurs into rescue, over-functioning, and losing your own voice. That’s not love; it’s codependency.

✨ Awareness is the first step toward freedom. Real love doesn’t erase you; it allows you to exist fully, seen and valued for who you are. ❤️

📖Read the blog to uncover the subtle signs of codependency and learn how to begin breaking the cycle.
⬇Click here to read more: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/signs-youre-in-a-codependent-relationship-and-how-it-starts

💭 Many young men grow up hearing that emotions are weakness, that tears should be swallowed, and that vulnerability make...
09/03/2025

💭 Many young men grow up hearing that emotions are weakness, that tears should be swallowed, and that vulnerability makes you “less of a man.” What seems like strength on the outside often becomes silence and isolation within.

✨ But silence doesn’t build trust; it builds walls. Real strength is the courage to name your feelings, express them honestly, and let yourself be seen.

Emotional maturity isn’t about being tough; it’s about being whole. And it’s never too late to unlearn the myths and step into a healthier kind of strength. 💛

💡Read the blog to explore why emotional maturity is often missing in young men and how we can begin to rebuild it.
⬇Click here to read more: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/why-so-many-young-men-struggle-with-emotional-maturity

💭Ever catch yourself asking, “Why do I always end up in the same kind of relationship?” You’re not alone. What feels fam...
08/30/2025

💭Ever catch yourself asking, “Why do I always end up in the same kind of relationship?” You’re not alone. What feels familiar often wins out over what’s truly healthy because our nervous system remembers old wounds more than it trusts new patterns.

✨ Healing doesn’t start with blame. It starts with awareness. When you recognize that intensity isn’t the same as love and that boundaries aren’t walls but bridges, you begin to choose differently.

Each step toward awareness is a step toward freedom. 🚪 You’re not broken; you’re human. And you get to write a new story for how you love and who you let in.

💡Read the blog to learn how to unlearn old cycles and build relationships that honor your worth.
⬇Click here to read more: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/break-the-cycle-of-unhealthy-relationships

08/28/2025

Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns, even when I know they hurt me?” 💭💔
This is one of the most common struggles I see, and it’s not about weakness or lack of willpower. Often, it’s about unconscious habits, attachment wounds, and survival strategies that once kept you safe but now keep you stuck.

In this video, I walk you through 5 practical steps to start breaking those cycles from pausing before you fall into old patterns, to tracking the behaviors holding you back, and building a circle that actually supports your growth. 🌱✨

💬Click the link below to start noticing, pausing, and finally shifting those patterns into healthier connections. 🌿
👉 https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog

Ever met someone who seemed caring at first only to leave you second-guessing yourself later?That’s the tricky part abou...
08/27/2025

Ever met someone who seemed caring at first only to leave you second-guessing yourself later?
That’s the tricky part about toxic dynamics: they don’t always roar with anger. Sometimes they whisper through charm, attention, or guilt.

✨Gaslighting, love bombing, silent treatments these aren’t signs of love. They’re tactics that drain your confidence and erode your worth over time.
💡 Healing begins with clarity. The moment you trust your feelings, confusion, doubt, and depletion, you stop questioning your reality and start reclaiming your peace.

📖 Read the full blog to learn how to spot toxic patterns and protect your emotional safety:
https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/11-signs-of-a-toxic-person

08/25/2025

Why do I keep missing the warning signs in relationships?” 🚩💭
It’s not because you’re naïve or weak. Many red flags are subtle; they show up as constant criticism, ignored boundaries, love that feels conditional, or words that don’t match actions. Over time, these quiet signals chip away at your confidence and peace.

In this video, I break down 10 relationship red flags that often fly under the radar, why we overlook them, and how you can start trusting yourself to recognize and honor your needs. ✨

💬 Click the link below to learn how to spot the signs and protect your heart. 🌱
👉 https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog

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