Kristie Preston , LMFT

Kristie Preston is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She began her work supporting children, adolescents, and families and has since expanded to include clinical consultation, mentoring, professional development, and coaching for clinical leaders.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including family dynamics, self-esteem, life transitions, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, with an additional focus on exploring life purpose. She blends client-centered and solution-focused approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Kristie approaches therapy with the belief that people have strengths they can draw on to navigate difficult times. She works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and goals, adjusting methods as needed so the plan fits each individual or family. Her background in coaching and professional development also informs work with clients pursuing career growth or leadership roles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kristie Preston often integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the individual's perspective and creates a collaborative, empathetic space to explore feelings and goals. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing helps clients clarify their own motivations and strengthen commitment to change, which can be especially useful for addictions, career shifts, and behavior change goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristie works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and practical. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning their care while trying methods that suit them.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can engage in whatever format fits their schedule and comfort level. These options increase accessibility for busy families, working professionals, and those navigating life transitions, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances.