- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristy
Kristy Hamilton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, parenting challenges, addictions, mood issues, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as sleep problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Kristy has worked in medical and hospice settings and ran programs in a dual-diagnosis facility. She has provided behavioral health services in clinic settings and kept a small private practice called Malibu Walk and Talk Therapy. That mix of hospital, clinic, and program work shapes how she approaches everyday problems.
Her style is collaborative and interactive. She listens first to understand what is happening now, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits, while connecting how past experiences influence current reactions.
Kristy uses a blend of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Those methods are used to help with things like anger that shows up at home or work, relationship strain, or difficulty managing strong emotions.
She has experience supporting people through grief, caregiving strain, workplace conflict, hoarding and organizational problems, and blended family concerns. People who choose Kristy can expect straightforward discussion and concrete skills to help manage stress and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristy commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-based ideas. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking and practice new responses to triggers, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape reactions today and is often used when relationship strain or intimacy concerns come up.She also uses client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to support change. Client-centered listening means the therapist follows the person’s lead and reflects back what she hears. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person’s goals and the small steps they are ready to take. Deciding which of these approaches to use is collaborative - Kristy will help figure out the best fit based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences as therapy begins.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific formats she currently offers before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and can be chosen for lower bandwidth or no-camera options. The practical aim is to fit regular sessions into everyday life so progress can continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, addictions, depression, sleep problems, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, and life changes among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and interactive. She listens to understand current problems and then works on practical steps to change thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in medical, hospice, clinic, and program settings alongside a small private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California; her practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Her biography indicates she has provided phone, live chat, and video sessions in the past; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.