Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
How Kristen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristen
Kristen McGuire, LCSW, helps people who are worn down by stress, anger, grief, and difficult relationship patterns. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what feels unmanageable. Her approach aims to make emotional moments easier to notice and change so daily life can feel steadier.
With 16 years of practice in New Jersey, Kristen focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She works on managing anger, coping with loss, improving communication, and dealing with addiction and stress.
Background and approach
Sessions center on clear goals and small experiments to try between meetings. Kristen uses methods that keep the person at the center. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow each person’s pace and priorities.
She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors. Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when someone wants help making a change but feels unsure where to start. Narrative and solution-focused ideas help reframe difficult stories and find workable next steps.
The mix lets her tailor the work to what a person actually needs. People who choose Kristen can expect straightforward conversation and practical suggestions. She aims to create a respectful space to talk through problems and practice new ways of handling them.
The goal is clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and stronger choices about the future.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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.
Approaches that fit into your life online
Kristen often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to make therapy feel relevant and practical. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s pace, helping them name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific tools to change reactions and reduce distress. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who are ready to change but feel unsure how to begin. That approach focuses on weighing options, building confidence, and setting small, achievable goals in a collaborative way. Kristen will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. Online sessions make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins, brief reflections, and on-the-go support between appointments. These options help therapy fit into work, caregiving, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.Questions people ask about Kristen
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with anger, grief, relationship issues, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, and addiction-related challenges among other areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She keeps sessions client-centered and practical, combining listening with concrete strategies to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.