- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Kristie
Kristie Preston is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting, anger, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD and life purpose. She also supports people facing major life changes and those seeking coaching for professional development.
Kristie draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented. She uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques when they fit a person’s needs. Mindfulness practices are included at times to help manage stress and attention challenges.
Sessions center on clear, conversational work. Kristie listens for strengths and practical steps. She helps people identify small changes that can shift daily patterns and reduce overwhelm. Conversations often include skill building, reflective questions, and short behavioral experiments to try between sessions.
Her background includes work with children, adolescents and families earlier in her career, and recent roles providing clinical consultation, mentoring, and coaching for clinical leaders. That mix informs an approach that balances clinical experience with the realities of busy lives and workplaces.
People who come because they feel stuck or unsure what comes next will find an emphasis on figuring out next steps. Kristie encourages straightforward planning, and she checks progress over time so sessions stay focused on what matters most.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristie often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people name what matters. That approach helps when someone is sorting values or life purpose. Cognitive behavioral methods look at thoughts and behaviors and teach concrete skills to ease anxiety, depression or stress.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change and to build commitment to small steps. These methods work well together because they combine practical exercises with reflective conversation. Finding which mix fits a person is part of the early sessions, and she will discuss goals and preferences to shape the plan collaboratively.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Kristie aims to help clients use sessions to test small changes between meetings so progress fits everyday life rather than replacing it.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, ADHD and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?
She uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to identify practical next steps, often adding motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to build skills and reduce barriers.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 10 years of experience in clinical work and has also provided consultation, mentoring and coaching for clinical leaders.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify 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 if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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