- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
About Kristen
Kristen Wright is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem concerns. Kristen also lists focus areas such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, emptiness, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, autism and life purpose.
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens to the story a person brings and helps them notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going.
Kristen aims to help people develop clearer thinking and specific skills they can use between sessions. She may work on communication strategies for relationships, steps to manage anxiety and depression, and ways to address shame or unresolved family issues. The focus is on actions that make everyday life more manageable.
Her long experience means she has supported a wide range of concerns across decades of practice. She does not complete disability paperwork. The work is collaborative and paced to the client's concerns and capacities.
People looking to begin can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. Kristen practices as an LMFT in California and offers services in English. To start, the site process asks visitors to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. It involves reflective conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to clarify feelings and priorities. This approach helps when someone wants to be understood and to make sense of painful emotions such as guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior. CBT uses practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep shame or guilt active.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and what they find most useful. That means checking in and adjusting methods as progress or obstacles appear.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing practical needs and preferences helps shape how sessions are scheduled and run.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and self-esteem concerns. She also lists areas like guilt and shame, attachment, and family of origin issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses conversational, practical methods that help people notice thought patterns and behaviors sustaining shame or guilt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are part of that approach.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing for 30 years as a clinician. That experience informs her work with long-standing and complex emotional issues.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California. Services are provided in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people located in California.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your chosen plan.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.