About Kristian
Kristian Skillman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, straightforward presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting worries, and trauma-related concerns. Kristian focuses on helping individuals gain practical tools and clearer thinking so everyday life feels more manageable.
Her approach is warm and attentive. Sessions are a place to talk through what is most upsetting and to try small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Kristian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and plan actions that match each person's needs. People come to her for help after divorce or separation, when carrying guilt or shame, or when feeling isolated and unsure of their life purpose. She also supports those recovering from abuse and those coping with post-traumatic stress.
Kristian listens for what matters most and helps set achievable steps toward relief. Kristian works with parents who are worn down by the demands of caregiving and with people looking to rebuild self-love after hard experiences. Her style is practical and compassionate, with clear suggestions and room to process emotions.
Progress is paced to fit each person's goals and life situation. Sessions are offered in English and take place with consideration for individual needs and schedules. Kristian practices in California as an LMFT and brings a steady, experienced perspective to the work of healing and change.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Kristian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive feelings by teaching new ways to respond to stress. Another approach emphasizes processing past trauma and developing healthier coping strategies, helping those with trauma-related symptoms regain a stronger sense of control.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristian will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation, checking in and adjusting the plan as you go. The work is paced to match your needs, and you and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in several formats: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide short, flexible ways to touch base or work through smaller concerns between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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