Kristen Wright is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her practice focuses on steady, practical support rather than quick fixes.
Kristen keeps sessions collaborative and respectful. She helps people name what feels off, sort through painful memories, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Her style aims to strengthen internal resources and improve how people relate to themselves and others.
Over three decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also supports people coping with isolation, guilt, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide change. That means she listens first, follows each person’s pace, and offers straightforward skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. People can expect both emotional focus and practical tools.
Kristen does not complete disability paperwork. Sessions are offered in English and take place in California. Anyone interested should use the site process to match and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.
How Kristen blends client-centered work with CBT online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. The therapist creates a space to be heard, helps people make sense of their feelings, and gently guides them to discover their own strengths. This approach is useful for concerns like low self-esteem, grief, and relationship strain.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers clear, practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches small, doable skills people can use between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve daily routines. CBT works well for stress, anxiety, and patterns that keep returning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with each client to decide whether to emphasize listening and emotional exploration, practical CBT skills, or a mix of both. She uses the client’s goals, history, and preferences to shape the plan together.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for regular check-ins that build momentum. They also let people choose sessions that match their needs, such as a shorter check-in when time is tight or a full session when deeper work is needed.
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, trauma and self-esteem struggles, plus related issues like attachment, body image, codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate. She listens first, then offers straightforward skills and emotional support tailored to each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist helping adults with complex emotional concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients 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; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
