- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Kristie
Kristie Preston is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and questions about career and life purpose. She also supports those facing grief, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.
Her approach keeps things practical and grounded. She uses client-centered work and solution-focused methods to identify what is already working. Cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and support motivation for change.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. That can mean short skill-building practices, a different way to talk about a problem, or setting small experiments to test new behaviors. The therapist helps people notice patterns that keep anger and resentment running and then tries alternate responses.
Kristie has experience both in direct client work and in coaching and mentoring clinical leaders. That background informs a style that blends practical coaching with therapy. She works with adults on concrete problems and helps them plan realistic next steps for family, work, and personal life.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work often find this approach helpful. Sessions tend to be focused on what the person wants to change now and what small moves can begin that change. If you want a clear plan to manage anger and stress day to day, she offers practical methods and regular check-ins.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel understood and then choose the changes they want to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, concrete steps and short-term goals to move problems forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean trying a CBT skill for a few weeks, then shifting to solution-focused planning for practical habit changes.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins on a lunch break, or reduce travel time. It also supports continuing coaching-style work between sessions with clear, actionable homework and follow-up conversations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns are addressed?
She works with adults on losing patience with close people, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone else’s anger. Other related concerns include stress, anxiety, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She blends client-centered listening with solution-focused planning and uses CBT and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
Kristie has 10 years of experience as an LMFT working in California. She has worked in direct client care and in coaching and mentoring clinical leaders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That begins the intake and matching process.