Kristin Hochard

Hubby and I only had a few sessions. One session I just cried the whole session, I was in a really bad state. She offered zero help or empathy at this particular session. I also feel like she and the hubby ganged up on me and I walked out of the session. Don’t get me wrong, I liked her. But we had a scheduled appointment that we had to cancel because of an emergency. Hubby left her a text message hours before the appointment. No response. Hubby emailed her a few days later. Again ZERO response. If you’re going to drop a patient at least have the decency to say so.

Kris Hochard was not very effective as a therapist. I called asking for CBT and coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety. I left after 3 or 4 sessions because she never provided what felt like professional therapeutic insight or feedback. Kris was initially a good listener and expressed empathy, but then frequently responded by comparing her own problems to mine. She complained more than once about job issues and her 'boss' at the Isaly therapy group where we met. Kris never explained any structure or process, typically just rambled, and never engaged in any CBT explanations, even after I asked in two different appointments.

Communication was slow and despite our need for help, she refused to book more counseling sessions with my child. Do not recommend.

I'm going through a very difficult and messy divorce. My 12 year old is having problems dealing with and adjusting to the situation, so I signed her up for counseling with Kristin. After 2-3 sessions, Kristin declined to book any additional appointments because my child wasn't engaged enough. She said "I would prefer to schedule with someone who would like to be engaged in the therapeutic process." THIS IS A 12 YEAR OLD WHOSE PARENTS HAVE BROKEN UP AND IT'S HARD OPENING UP ABOUT ONE'S INNERMOST FEELINGS TO A STRANGER!