Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Kristen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Florida
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristen
Kristen Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years since earning her master’s degree in social work. She practices in Florida and brings a warm, interactive style to sessions. Kristen focuses on helping people manage anger alongside issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.
She spent much of her career as a school social worker and has provided psychotherapy to adults and children. In Florida she has also offered clinical supervision to those seeking licensure.
Background and approach
That background gives her experience with grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and family-related concerns. Kristen uses a blend of practical approaches. She leans on client-centered conversations to hear what matters most, cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals.
Sessions aim to be direct, respectful, and tailored to each person’s priorities. People often come for help with strong emotions, impulse control, or coping after trauma. Kristen works with those facing addictions, mood disorders, panic or stress, and problems with self-esteem or body image.
She also supports people dealing with life transitions and questions about life purpose. Her manner is compassionate without labels, and she emphasizes collaboration. Kristen helps people make specific changes in everyday life, whether that means learning new coping skills, reducing angry outbursts, or developing clearer routines.
She guides each person toward realistic next steps they can try between sessions.
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.
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Kristen often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy when meeting online. Client-centered work means sessions begin where the person is, with active listening and questions that help a person name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anger, anxiety, or low mood going.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice strong emotions without reacting automatically. Mindfulness can be helpful for impulse control, stress, and managing intense feelings between sessions. These approaches are tools she draws on, and selecting the right mix is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Finding the best approach happens together. Kristen will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This lets people test small changes and track what improves over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how work happens. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and do longer sessions, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or lower bandwidth situations, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins and written reflections between meetings. These options help people keep continuity of care and practice skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing anger issues as well as trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, and relationship and family concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful dialogue, practical steps, and tailoring work to the person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years since earning her master’s degree and many years working as a school social worker and in community psychotherapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Florida with IL LCSW and FL LCSW noted in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.