- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Kristen
Kristen Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Florida with 14 years since earning her MSW. She has worked in school settings and community mental health, and she helps people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related issues.
She spent much of her career as a school social worker and has provided psychotherapy to adults and children since moving to Florida. She also has experience offering clinical supervision to candidates pursuing licensure as qualified supervisors in Florida.
Her practice draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.
Kristen uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing when relevant. These approaches are used to help with stress, anger, impulsivity, addictions, and shifting thought patterns that fuel depression or anxiety.
She pays attention to family dynamics and family of origin issues when those patterns are part of a person's concerns. That can include exploring roles grown up with, expectations carried into adulthood, or recurring conflicts that keep showing up in relationships.
For someone juggling life changes or struggling with self-esteem and body image, sessions focus on small, doable steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify goals and priorities. This approach is helpful when family patterns or difficult emotions feel overwhelming.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, or mood swings. CBT is often used for stress, panic attacks, and mood disorders.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing. It can support impulse control, anger management, and coping with grief or loss.
Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare, or travel. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or schedules make a longer session difficult. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as body image, self-esteem, and guilt.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques to address immediate problems and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years since completing her master's in social work and many years working as a school social worker and clinician in Florida and Illinois.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Florida and is practicing from Florida according to the profile details provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during scheduling.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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