- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Kristen
Kristen Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Kristen also lists work on attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and related areas.
Kristen focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and break them into manageable actions. Sessions tend to center on figuring out what matters most to the client and testing small changes that fit everyday life.
Her style draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those approaches are used to explore thoughts and behaviors, build coping skills, and practice different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Kristen pays attention to how past attachments and current relationships shape how people feel about themselves. She works with issues that show up in the body too, such as somatization and chronic illness, by linking physical symptoms with stress and mood patterns.
People who choose her usually want clear steps and practical tools, along with time to reflect on meaning and values. To start, Kristen asks clients to identify priorities and then works with them to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Kristen uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to each person. This approach means the therapist listens for the client's priorities and helps shape goals based on those values and concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood issues, and patterns that maintain guilt or shame. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used to teach practical strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with clients to choose which approaches to try, based on their goals and day-to-day life. She reviews how techniques are working and adjusts plans together. Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing how sessions will work is part of the initial scheduling and helps match the format to the client's needs.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and workplace problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach combines client-centered methods with CBT and DBT techniques. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build practical coping skills and clarify goals.
What is her professional background?
Kristen has four years of professional clinical experience working with adults on mental health concerns. She identifies goals with clients and tracks progress through actionable steps.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients based in her licensure region.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan and region.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the intake steps and first appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.