Do the same patterns keep holding you back?

Do grief or trauma weigh you down, even when life looks “fine” on the outside? 

Has talk therapy helped you cope, but not truly heal?

Are you ready to reclaim yourself – and truly be free from what’s holding you back?

Reveal. Release. Reclaim.

Meet Krista

If you are looking

for a safe place to empower confidence, foster growth and resilience, and rewire limiting beliefs – you are here.

At Arukah Counseling, we believe true healing goes beyond surface-level talk therapy. Through evidence-based methods like EMDR, Krista Mertz helps you release old patterns, restore your sense of self, and create deep, lasting change.

Krista specializes in helping clients move beyond trauma, grief, and stuck patterns to reclaim their wholeness. She is known for her calm, compassionate approach and her ability to help clients feel both safe and empowered in the healing process. Learn More

Evidence-based therapy for lasting transformation

  • To make known

    Have you ever felt weighed down by life but couldn’t name why? 

    When we begin to reveal what’s been hidden — the patterns, memories, and emotions shaping how you move through life — you can move toward clarity, compassion, and lasting change. And insight becomes the foundation for real transformation.

  • To let go of what no longer defines you.

    Once we’ve brought awareness to our pain and patterns, we can begin to release the stories that have held us back. With compassion and courage, we start to loosen the weight of the past, rediscover our voice, and reconnect with who we truly are.

  • To return to what has always been yours.

    As old defenses soften and clarity emerges, we begin to reclaim our sense of self — the parts once hidden beneath pain, fear, or loss. This is where wholeness takes root and lasting change begins to unfold.

Our Services

  • I've had the immense pleasure of working alongside Krista and can confidently say she is both a compassionate and highly competent therapist. Her dedication, empathy, and thoughtful approach create the trust and safety essential for true progress.

    ~ Jessica Anderson, LPC, Urgent Care Counselor, Washington University St. Louis

  • Krista is compassionate, careful, wise, and committed to the growth and health of her clients. She seeks to provide safety, attunement, and feedback that will support her clients towards their goals of healing and freedom.

    ~ Sonya Paramore, MA, LPC

  • I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Krista, and she is one of the most compassionate, grounded counselors I know. Her genuine care and empathy make clients feel truly seen and supported, and I can’t recommend her enough!

    ~Sarah Sodemann, LPC

Every journey starts with a conversation to see if we are a good fit.

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