Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kristen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LSCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristen
Kristen Rawls is a licensed social worker in Kansas with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. He aims to meet people where they are and helps them take the next steps that feel doable.
Kristen takes a respectful and down-to-earth approach. Sessions are guided by what the person needs that week. He works to tailor conversations and goals so progress fits each person’s life and pace.
Background and approach
He draws from several established approaches to guide sessions. Kristen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to support emotional regulation and present-moment coping.
Kristen helps with a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, trauma, and issues with self-esteem or body image. He also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, and trouble sleeping. In sessions Kristen focuses on clear, practical strategies.
That might include building coping plans, practicing new communication skills, or developing simple routines to reduce overwhelm. He encourages steady steps and checks in about what’s working and what needs to change.
What Kristen works with
Everything Kristen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kristen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with persistent anger, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will explain different methods and invite you to try what fits your goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that can change as you try techniques and see what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reach a therapist from across Kansas.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or family difficulties. Other areas include grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career pressure, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is the therapeutic style like during sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, with an emphasis on skills you can use right away. Conversations are collaborative and adjusted to match what feels most helpful for you.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings and with individuals facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location does the therapist hold?
Kristen holds a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker credential, KS LSCSW, and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.