- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused goals
- 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 largely in school settings and in outpatient care, helping people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and relationship stress. She also supports people questioning life purpose and coping with major changes.
Kristen's work tends to be interactive and person-focused. Sessions often combine problem-solving and practical coping skills with attention to personal values and daily routines. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to address patterns of thinking, and uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals that feel manageable.
Her background includes many years supporting students and adults, plus supervising clinicians pursuing licensure in Florida. That blend of school-based experience and adult psychotherapy informs how she helps people manage emotions, behavior, and life transitions. She has worked with trauma and post-traumatic stress across different settings.
In sessions she talks through specific problems, helps people try new ways of responding, and checks what is actually working. Mindfulness strategies are used to reduce reactivity and increase attention to the present. Motivational interviewing is included when people are weighing change or struggling with substance use.
Kristen practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Costs vary by location and are handled via a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, a reader selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen commonly uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness strategies in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual, helping them name priorities and shape sessions around those concerns. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical techniques to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase clarity about choices, which can help with stress, impulsivity, and emotional overwhelm.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with a person about goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. That makes it practical rather than theoretical and keeps focus on short-term, testable steps when someone feels stuck.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life examples into conversation.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses interactive, problem-focused work that blends cognitive behavioral tools, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness to help people test small changes and notice what helps.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years since completing her Master of Social Work and many years working as a school social worker and outpatient therapist, plus experience supervising clinicians in Florida.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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