- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristen
Kristen Templin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, and family-related struggles. Kristen also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, and problems tied to guilt and shame.
Her style is direct and person-focused. She listens to the specific problem and helps people find practical steps forward. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors interact and what small changes might reduce distress.
Kristen blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. That means she pays attention to what each person says, then uses straightforward techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and build more manageable habits. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to help people weigh options and make changes that fit their life.
She has long experience with grief, end-of-life concerns, and caregiving, so she can help people manage complicated feelings that come with illness, loss, or role changes. Kristen also supports people working through interpersonal problems such as communication difficulties or infidelity and those dealing with addictive behaviors.
Sessions are offered in English and are provided from Pennsylvania. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active and then practice different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, guilt, and behavior changes.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening closely to what a person says and shaping sessions around their concerns and priorities. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these approaches to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to painful thoughts and feelings.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation can happen in an early session and be adjusted over time.
The original biography does not detail which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session style that works without video. These practical benefits can help therapy be more consistent with everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and family-related problems. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and process addictions.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines client-centered listening with CBT techniques and mindfulness to examine unhelpful thoughts and patterns. The approach looks at practical steps people can try to reduce the hold of those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life concerns including grief, caregiving, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.