About

Dr Kristen Szabla is a neuroscientist, a certified coach, an international speaker, a writer, and a survivor of sexual violence and severe mental illness. She is also a  catalyst for change and the founder and CEO of Transforming Pain  Now. With over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuity of fear and depression, Dr Kristen has developed neurobiologic-based tactics that have enabled her to change her brain function to positively transform her life from one filled with fear, anxiety, and pain to one filled with hope, light, and love.

Dr Kristen is an extremely focused, empathic, and passionate leader who is driven to fulfill her mission of transforming pain into authentic power. As an international speaker, Dr Kristen has spoken about the neurobiology of trauma and mental well-being, as well as tactics to work through these issues.  In her engaging and experiential talks and workshops, she employs a storytelling and science-based approach to walk audiences of all types through tactics that are designed to facilitate brain rewiring, with the goal of transforming the powerless to the empowered. Dr Kristen also consults with businesses to put processes in place to drive healthy communication and instill work environments that support mental well-being and productivity.

Dr Kristen aspires to redefine and amplify the conversation surrounding the horror of sexual trauma and the deleterious effects of mental illness. In addition, she aims to develop policies that eradicate our societal culture of rape, incest, and human trafficking, and initiate policies that  provide equitable mental health care for all.