- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered listening
- Mindfulness tools
About Kristen
Dr. Kristen Rumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of clinical experience. She is based in Texas and has a background that includes eight years of active duty in the U.S. Air Force and extensive work with military and first responder populations. Her practice addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, motivation, addictions, and anger.
She often works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, attachment questions, and boundary setting. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and the aftermath of disasters. Her approach is practical and straightforward - she helps people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and build better day-to-day habits.
In sessions she emphasizes the relationship between client and clinician as an engine for change. She aims to be genuine and direct, encouraging clients to recognize strengths and resources they already have. She will listen, reflect, and help clients test small changes between meetings.
Dr. Rumley uses several therapeutic lenses to guide her work. These include attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, client-centered listening to follow the client’s priorities, and mindfulness practices to calm strong reactions. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to support decision-making and reauthoring life stories.
She prefers video sessions but is open to phone when that suits the client better. There is no live chat option for one-to-one counseling. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Rumley uses attachment-based ideas to examine how patterns in relationships shape reactions and trust. This approach helps when anger shows up around closeness, boundaries, or after infidelity and separation issues.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means sessions follow what the person wants to work on and the clinician listens closely to those priorities. Mindfulness practices are used to notice bodily signals and slow down intense reactions so people can choose different responses.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust over time when something is not working. That conversation about fit is part of early sessions rather than a one-time choice.
The biography indicates a preference for video sessions and openness to phone calls when that works better for the person. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, allow a shorter phone check-in when needed, and let people keep continuity of care when life circumstances change.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Texas, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, anger, relationship and family issues among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening, attachment-based ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to help people try different responses and meanings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience and previously served eight years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW with licensure in Texas and practices from Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
She prefers video sessions and is open to phone sessions; she does not offer live chat for one-to-one counseling. Confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.