Kristen Paeth , LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings eight years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate advanced graduate training in social work and authorization to provide clinical therapy. Kristen combines that clinical foundation with prior social work roles in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy, which shaped her focus on practical support and family dynamics.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance use and sex addiction, legal and reentry issues, and relationship and family challenges. She has substantial experience working with adult men reentering the community after incarceration, and she is comfortable supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and life situations. Additional focus areas include grief, caregiving stress, communication and control issues, intimacy and kink-related topics, and first responder and caregiver burnout.

Kristen’s approach is client-centered, emphasizing active listening, rapport building, and collaboration. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and develop practical coping skills. Kristen frames change as a process that requires vulnerability, empathy, and willingness, and she aims to provide motivation and support as clients work toward their goals. She values learning from each person’s story and meeting individuals where they are in their journey.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Kristen Paeth

Kristen draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs to build trust and momentum.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is another element of her practice, offering techniques to increase present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, which can support coping with trauma, anxiety, and caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kristen is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to engage in consistent work without the need to travel, and they support ongoing access to therapists and licensed professionals while people balance work, family, and other commitments.