- CBT techniques
- Trauma work
- Communication skills
About Kristin
Kristin Neal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with 11 years of practice. She helps adults who are dealing with anger, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Her work also includes support for people facing trauma, addiction struggles, parenting stress, and sleep problems.
She focuses on clear, practical steps that people can use between sessions. Kristin guides clients to notice patterns of thinking and behavior that add to frustration. She also teaches skills for communication, emotional regulation, and handling setbacks at work or at home.
Her approach blends short-term problem solving with deeper exploration of past experiences. That can mean building concrete coping plans, then looking at how old relationship patterns show up now. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work to do this.
Kristin often helps people untangle issues around attachment, abandonment, blended family dynamics, and caregiving stress. She also works with concerns tied to ADHD, intimacy, codependency, and control struggles. Sessions include goal setting, skill practice, and reviewing progress over time.
People who want straightforward, actionable support may find her style useful. She asks about what matters most to each person and then helps set small steps toward better day-to-day coping. Booking begins by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches you might use in online sessions
Kristin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide her online work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often useful for managing angry thoughts, anxiety, and mood problems. Trauma-focused methods look at how past wounds affect present reactions and offer ways to reduce reactivity and improve coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kristin works collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's goals, history, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adapts techniques as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy schedules. Remote meetings can shorten travel time, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, and make it simpler to practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside relationship problems, stress, anxiety, trauma, and parenting strain. Issues such as resentment, frustration at work, and difficulties with intimacy are part of her focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines practical skill-building with exploration of past experiences. Sessions often include communication practice, coping strategies, and review of patterns that fuel anger.
How long has she practiced?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.