- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Addictions and recovery
About Kristen
Kristen Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, relationship and family questions, grief, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Kristen has provided services in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential drug and alcohol centers, and private practice. That range means she has worked with people at many points on the mental health spectrum, including mood disorders, anxiety, personality concerns, and co-occurring substance use. Her background includes both short-term and longer-term clinical work.
Her style is collaborative. She works with people to identify what matters most and to set practical goals. In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and solution-focused ideas. Conversations tend to focus on concrete ways to change patterns that cause distress.
Kristen can talk through family of origin influences on current behavior and relationships. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, sexual diversity topics including BDSM and kink, and concerns related to first responder roles and fatherhood when they are part of someone’s story. She approaches these topics without assuming a diagnosis or path.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Kristen does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How Kristen uses evidence-based approaches online
Kristen commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify their own goals so they can make choices that fit their values. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them.She also integrates mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions in the moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques are short exercises that can help with anxiety, sleep, and handling strong feelings. Kristen discusses which approaches fit best and adapts methods based on the person’s goals and responses in therapy; finding the right mix is a collaborative process.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing check-ins that match your day. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter, focused check-in is needed. Kristen uses her clinical approaches to support practical problem solving and changes that can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical strategies with talk-based work to address patterns and set goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, community, residential addiction, and private practice settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary by location.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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