My name is Kristin Bryan—and at the heart of everything I do is the belief that healing begins with being seen, heard, and held with deep love and compassion.

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Before I was a counselor, doula, or educator, I was—and always will be—a mother. I have five incredible children, and I am also the bereaved mother of nine losses, including my daughter, Hope Abigail, who was stillborn. Her life, and the pain of her loss, became a turning point in my calling. What I once saw as private sorrow became sacred preparation. I began to realize that God was equipping me to walk with others—families navigating grief, birth, trauma, and everything in between.

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In 2017, I became a certified Stillbirthday Birth and Bereavement Doula, and Walking In Hope was born—an offering to families in need of compassionate support through life’s most sacred and vulnerable moments.

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Since then, my work has grown to include:

• Counseling for individuals, couples, and families, providing trauma-informed care, perinatal mental health and grief support

• HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Education

• Birth and postpartum doula support

• Photography to capture moments that matter most in life

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Alongside my lived experience, I hold:

• A Master’s in Couples and Family Counseling from the University of Montevallo

• My license as an Associate Licensed Counselor*

• A Bachelor’s in Mental Health and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology from UAB

• Certification as a HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator and Stillbirthday Birth and Bereavement Doula

• Trained Lactation Consultant

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Through each of these roles, my purpose remains the same:
To walk with you in hope. Whether you’re preparing for birth, healing from loss, navigating relationship challenges, or simply trying to find your footing—I’m here to hold space, offer support, and walk the path alongside you.

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*(ALC05658) Under supervision of Heather Forbes, LPC-S.