Kristen Mcquary, LCSW

Therapist in California

Therapist focused on building self esteem and resilience

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20 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

Empowerment focused
Practical skills
Compassionate support

About Kristen

Kristen Mcquary is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people working through stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and motivation. Kristen aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.

She adapts conversation and the plan of care to meet each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals, manageable steps, and skills you can use between meetings. Kristen pays attention to how attachment, abandonment experiences, and body image shape day-to-day feelings and choices.

Many people come for help with communication problems or to clarify life purpose and self-love. Kristen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and years of practice to tailor what she offers. She focuses on real-world strategies that support steady progress.

Her work centers on empowering people to notice patterns, make different choices, and build confidence in relationships and daily life. Kristen encourages honest conversation about what’s getting in the way and practical ways to move forward. She supports women’s issues alongside general emotional and relationship concerns.

Kristen practices in California and conducts sessions in English. If you are considering therapy, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire to find the best next step and schedule sessions that fit your life.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Kristen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build self-esteem and manage anxiety. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Another approach emphasizes identifying attachment and abandonment patterns, then practicing new ways of relating that improve communication and ease relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She explains options, tries practical exercises in sessions, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most over time.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the original profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during lunch breaks or from a quieter place. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when energy or bandwidth is limited. Talk with Kristen during the matching process about what will work best for scheduling and the style of sessions you prefer.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problems Life purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment, body image, communication, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues.

What is her general approach in therapy?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversation to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical skills, and steps that can be used between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kristen has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That background informs how she supports people through common emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for Kristen?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match with Kristen?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.