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Dr. Kristin Good

Dr. Kristin Good, CA Psychologist PSY20854

Therapist in California

Compassionate psychologist focused on practical growth

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24 years of experience listed

CA Psychologist PSY20854 professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills for everyday life
  • Spanish and English

About Kristin

Dr. Kristin Good is a California psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma, and a range of other concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on the goals each person brings to therapy. With 24 years of experience she aims to help clients feel heard and understood.

Her style is client-centered. That means she follows the person's priorities and works at their pace. Sessions emphasize learning practical skills to handle worry, mood shifts, addictive behaviors, and relationship problems. Kristin aims to help people build self-compassion and clearer understanding of their feelings.

She blends several approaches to fit what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions. EMDR can be used for processing traumatic memories when appropriate, and Jungian ideas support reflection on meaning and inner patterns.

In sessions she helps people set clear, achievable goals and practices skills together so they can use them outside therapy. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, sleep and eating issues, and life transitions. The work aims to reduce suffering and move toward a more satisfying daily life.

People who prefer a compassionate, practical approach may find her way of working helpful. Before scheduling, confirm the session options that fit your situation and timing.

How specific approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist creates space for a person to name goals and leads the process at their pace, which helps with self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches clear tools to test and change unhelpful thinking, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It offers short, practical exercises to reduce reactivity and build steadier coping.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, try methods that fit, and adjust as goals change. That process helps find the right mix of techniques for improving self-esteem and reducing distress.

Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs and language preference when you set up the first appointment so sessions match your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and related struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is client-centered and goal-focused. She helps people set priorities, learn skills, and apply those tools in daily life.

What is her background and experience?

She has 24 years of professional experience working as a psychologist in California and has helped people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a California Psychologist licensed as CA Psychologist PSY20854 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online formats are available.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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