- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Chrisandra
Chrisandra Kovarek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. She also helps with issues like self-esteem, motivation, and anger.
Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and practical skills. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on specific struggles and clear steps a person can practice between meetings.
Chrisandra adapts her style to what a person prefers. That may mean talking through thoughts and feelings, practicing grounding or breathing techniques, or testing small behavior changes. She aims to make each session useful and focused on the next practical step a person can take.
Her background includes a range of clinical settings over 15 years, working with people facing grief, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, and chronic illness-related stress. She brings that experience into sessions when relevant, while keeping the work centered on the client's present needs.
People who come to her often want help managing anger that shows up in relationships or at work, or they want better ways to handle daily stressors. She asks practical questions early on to shape a plan and then revisits that plan as work progresses.
Therapeutic approaches used and what online work looks like
Chrisandra commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on identifying what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values, which helps when anger or avoidance gets in the way. CBT helps track thoughts and behaviors and then test small changes to reduce reactive patterns and improve mood.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication. These approaches are practical and skill focused, aimed at giving things to try between sessions. Deciding which approach or mix to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals and everyday challenges, and then suggest methods to try while getting feedback and adjusting along the way.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats available before booking. The therapist's profile does not list session formats explicitly, so check current options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. It also lets people practice skills in the contexts where problems arise, then bring observations back into sessions for discussion and refinement.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and practical skills-based work drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
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 priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.