- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Kristin
Kristin Taman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with five years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Kristin speaks English and works with adults who want practical ways to handle difficult feelings.
Kristin trained at Wake Forest University where she earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health. She describes her style as eclectic, combining directive and non-directive techniques to match what each person needs. That means sometimes she offers concrete exercises and at other times she listens and reflects to help people find their own answers.
A common focus in her work is spotting automatic negative thoughts and testing them together in session. She uses talk, reflection, and skill practice to help people notice how thoughts feed anger and anxiety, and to try different responses. Sessions tend to include clear steps you can use between meetings.
Kristin draws on several established approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a client-centered stance. She explains approaches in plain terms and helps people pick what fits their goals. She asks practical questions about daily life and works toward changes that matter day to day.
Kristin encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. The first meeting focuses on what's most pressing, how anger shows up, and what small changes would help in everyday situations.
How Kristin’s approaches translate to online work
Kristin commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, which can reduce reactive anger. CBT looks at automatic thoughts and patterns, then tests alternative ways of thinking and behaving. DBT offers practical skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and everyday routines. She discusses what techniques make sense and adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.
The specific session formats Kristin offers are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists can also suggest skills and short exercises that fit into work breaks, commutes, or family routines so practice happens in real life rather than only in sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic mix of directive and non-directive techniques, offering both practical exercises and reflective conversation to fit individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristin has five years of professional experience as a clinician working with adult clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.