- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and client-centered
- Relationship challenges
About Kristen
Kristen Wright is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem concerns. Kristen also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to what feels most urgent and then helps people try practical steps to feel steadier. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating and on small, realistic changes that can make daily life more manageable.
Kristen draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. These approaches are used together to match what a person needs in the moment.
She has worked with a wide range of adult concerns over three decades in California. Kristen does not complete disability paperwork. If someone is considering therapy after a job change, a loss, or a period of feeling stuck, she can help sort priorities and plan next steps.
To begin, expect a practical first session that clarifies immediate concerns and practical goals. Follow-up sessions typically focus on testing new ways of thinking and acting, improving communication, and reducing stress so everyday responsibilities feel easier.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and perspective. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can clarify their own priorities and make decisions that fit their life. This approach is useful when someone feels unsure about what matters next or needs help naming their goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In sessions, she helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and evaluate what works. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive relationship patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with the person to decide which methods to use, based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the focus over time as priorities and life demands change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals delivering online care can use the same conversational and CBT techniques that work in person, with attention to practical scheduling and how best to apply exercises between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, body image, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then helps people try concrete steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults in California on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.