Dr. Kristin Good , CA Psychologist PSY20854

Dr. Kristin Good is a licensed clinical psychologist in California who brings more than twenty years of professional experience to her work with people managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She combines strength-based and evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance, meeting each person where they are and tailoring treatment to individual priorities. Dr. Good practices in English and Spanish and holds a California psychologist license listed as CA Psychologist PSY20854, which identifies her as a licensed psychologist in the state.

Her approach centers on establishing clear goals and teaching practical skills that clients can use throughout their lives to navigate future challenges. She frames problems as opportunities for change and growth, and emphasizes learning strategies that increase resilience and day-to-day functioning. Dr. Good prioritizes helping people feel heard and understood, clarifying emotions - both their own and those of others - to foster greater self-compassion and self-appreciation.

She focuses on reducing emotional pain and distress and supporting people to move beyond mere survival toward a fuller, more satisfying and meaningful life. Her work is grounded in training and clinical experience, aimed at empowering individuals to realize their potential and improve their quality of life by their own standards.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Dr. Kristin Good draws from client-centered work and structured therapeutic methods that adapt readily to remote formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective, offering empathy and support while the client sets priorities - an approach useful for addressing life transitions, relationship concerns, and building self-compassion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress and can be delivered effectively in short, skill-focused online sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; portions of EMDR work can be adapted to virtual sessions when appropriate.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Good works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then recommends and adjusts methods so the treatment feels like a good fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit into busy schedules and reach people who cannot attend in person. These options support continuity of care, make it easier to practice skills between sessions, and provide multiple ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists based on what works best for the individual.