About Kristen
Kristen Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years since earning her Master of Social Work. She practices in Florida and brings a warm, interactive style to sessions. Kristen focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and the effects of trauma.
She spent much of her career as a school social worker and has provided psychotherapy to adults and children. That background shaped a practical approach to everyday problems like ADHD, relationship strain, grief, substance concerns, and bipolar and depressive symptoms.
Background and approach
Kristen uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set concrete steps forward and mindfulness to help people pause and notice difficult feelings.
Sessions aim to be respectful and nonjudgmental. Kristen avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs. She offers clinical supervision experience for those pursuing licensure in Florida.
People who seek her help typically want practical tools and steady support while working through painful events, panic, or low self-worth. Kristen encourages small steps and clear goals, and she supports people as they try new ways of coping and making changes.
Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard while they name goals and decide what matters most.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, panic, mood challenges, and changing patterns that keep problems going.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. That can reduce reactivity and make it easier to try different coping skills.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from wherever they are. Phone sessions use less data and can fit short check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging works for brief updates or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Stress, Anxiety
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Florida
- Languages
- English
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