- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Kristen
Kristen Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and Florida, with 14 years since completing her Master of Social Work. She has extensive experience in school settings and community care, and she works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She also lists anger, relationship and family problems, and stress among her common focuses.
She spent much of her career as a school social worker before providing psychotherapy in Florida. That work included support for students and adults facing mood disorders, substance use, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She has also acted as a clinical supervisor for licensure candidates in Florida.
Kristen’s approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. In sessions she typically uses clear conversation, goal-setting, and practical skills practice. Clients can expect collaborative discussions about thoughts, behaviors, and simple tools to try between meetings.
She pays attention to patterns that fuel repeated anger or impulsive reactions and helps people develop alternatives. That can mean breaking down triggers into small steps, practicing awareness skills, and testing new responses in everyday situations. She also works on related themes like self-esteem, guilt, and forgiveness.
Practical matters are part of the work too. Kristen notes that costs vary with location and that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the site button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness in practical ways. Client-centered work means the conversation focuses on the person’s goals and experience, with the therapist reflecting back what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to test new responses. Mindfulness therapy builds simple awareness skills to notice triggers and interrupt automatic reactions.Finding the right mix is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to choose which approach or combination fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together over time.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits help people try skills in real situations and bring observations back to therapy for focused problem-solving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as temper, built-up resentment, and problems reacting impulsively. Anger is listed alongside trauma, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She blends practical skills work, goal-setting, and conversational exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years since earning her MSW and substantial experience as a school social worker plus community psychotherapy work in Florida.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois and Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.