- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and LICSW, practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, and life changes. Kristen also supports clients dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns.
She trained at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, earning a Master of Social Work in 2017, after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Before practicing as a therapist she worked as a social worker in Child Protective Services and provided in-home autism therapy. That background shaped her practical, down-to-earth way of working with clients.
Kristen uses a client-centered approach in session. She focuses on building a working relationship and listening to each person’s story. She mixes simple cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns and learn different responses to stress and anger.
Sessions emphasize straightforward goals and small, practical steps. Kristen often helps people with communication problems, control issues, parenting strain, and the stress of caregiving or medical challenges. She also names work with topics such as addiction, anger, and reentry after incarceration among her experience.
Her style is direct and conversational. People can expect a focus on what’s happening now, concrete ways to try new skills, and regular check-ins about progress and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen uses client-centered work alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and notice triggers.Choosing the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means adapting tools and pacing based on how someone responds and what they want to change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. If you need quieter setups, lower-bandwidth options, or shorter sessions to fit a work break, mention that when you schedule so the therapist can plan accordingly.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among her many areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered style that prioritizes listening and building a working relationship. She combines cognitive behavioral tools, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a therapist and prior work as a social worker in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Wisconsin.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the platform for the precise session formats offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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 a first session.