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Kristl Bray, LCSW

Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and life change

30 years in practice · based in Montana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kristl

Kristl Bray is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more in control.

She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts and emotions. Kristl also draws on attachment-based and client-centered work to strengthen self-understanding and relationships.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include simple, actionable steps clients can try between meetings. Kristl has a long history of supporting people through identity questions, workplace stress, and relationship struggles. She also helps with sleep problems, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting stress.

Her background makes her comfortable addressing a wide range of life and health challenges without jargon. Clients can expect a collaborative process. Kristl listens first, then offers tools and experiments tailored to each person’s situation.

She helps people set small, realistic goals and checks progress along the way. Kristl practices in Montana as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. She offers sessions in English and sees international clients as well.

Her approach is practical, calm, and respectful of each person’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for shifting patterns that keep problems going. That method is often used for anxiety, sleep issues, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may mix approaches and evolve as progress is made, with shared decision making at every step.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter moments of support and ongoing contact between scheduled meetings, making it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kristl work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-based ideas, and mindfulness to teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristl brings thirty years of experience as a practicing clinician working with a broad range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker with practice in Montana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Utah, Montana
Languages
English

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