Who we are

 Kristin Cuthriell has worked as an educator and psychotherapist for twenty-five years. She helps people improve their most important relationships by teaching skills that lead to better communication and a stronger connection. Kristin assists people in identifying patterns that may be getting in their way and helps them let go of resentment towards others, themselves, and their circumstances so that they can move forward in a healthy way. For over a decade, Kristin has helped people build more intimate and better connected marriages. She believes that with the right skills, any marriage can be better. Kristin has helped people go from good to great as well as helped people reconnect and fall in love again after being close to divorce. Kristin helps with a variety of issues. Communication problems, infidelity, problems with intimacy, parenting and co-parenting issues, problems with in-laws, resentment, betrayal, feeling disconnected, not feeling safe to express yourself, feeling unimportant, distractions to the marriage, anger and reactivity, anxiety, and a general feeling of unhappiness. Kristin will give you the hope you need and the skills to succeed. 

Kristin Barton Cuthriell

MEd, MSW, LCSW

Kristin is an experienced licensed psychotherapist who specializes in working with individuals and couples. Kristin has worked in the mental health field in various settings, including a psychiatric hospital, an alcohol and drug day treatment facility, a community mental health center, a non-profit mental health center, and a private practice.

Prior to entering the mental health field, Kristin worked for ten years as an elementary and middle school teacher.

Kristin strives to build a strong rapport with her clients by providing a setting based on respect, acceptance, and trust. She helps clients build healthier and more fulfilling relationships. Kristin uses a strength based positive approach to overcoming challenges in relationships and life. She is honored to work with you and help you get to a happier and healthier place.

Kristin is the author of The Snowball Effect: How to Build Positive Momentum in Your Life and has written a chapter in the book, The Success Chronicles. She has also written articles for the Huffington Post, Tidewater Women Magazine, and Richmond Magazine. Kristin has been featured on The Hampton Roads Show, Doctor’s Radio, WNIS, and Fox News Magazine.

Wisdom for life

Workshops & Retreats

Kristin Cuthriell is an experienced educator and teaches workshops on various topics relating to marriage and family as well as holds marriage retreats to keep marriages strong.

How can we help?

Whether you are looking to solve existing problems in your marriage or are being proactive so that certain problems do not develop, we can help.

Kristin Cuthriell, LCSW

1301 First Colonial Road, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

757 797-5204