Kristyn Heins, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor serving as a Military Behavioral Health Counselor for the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. In this role, she supports the CDP’s efforts of training clinicians in evidenced-based practice focused on suicide prevention. Dr. Heins completed her doctoral degree at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi where her dissertation focused on treatment of moral injury. She received a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Prior to joining the CDP, Dr. Heins worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs in various roles including primary care mental health, and suicide prevention telehealth. Dr. Heins is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Suicide Prevention, and Problem Solving Therapy- Suicide Prevention. She also has worked in a Federally Qualified Health Center and in a non-profit setting. Dr. Heins has extensive experience working with presenting problems including insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. Along with suicide prevention, Dr. Heins has a professional interest in integrated mental health services, employee wellness, and education of future clinicians.