Works with
How Kristen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and listens carefully. She aims to build trust quickly so people can talk about what matters most to them.
Kristen uses a client-centered approach that starts with where a person is now. She blends practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy with solution-focused work and mindfulness skills.
Background and approach
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, practicing new ways of responding, and setting small goals to test between meetings. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017 and began clinical practice soon after.
Before becoming a therapist she worked as a social worker in child protective services and provided in-home therapy for autistic children, which shaped her practical, hands-on approach. Over eight years of work have included support for people facing addiction, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, caregiver stress, and challenges around intimacy and sexual expression.
Kristen often helps clients with relationship and communication problems, control issues, and anger that feels hard to manage. Kristen provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
She practices in Wisconsin and conducts therapy in English.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- 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.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Kristen blends client-centered care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness in ways that work well online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building rapport so the client sets the pace and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety, anger, or low mood. Mindfulness therapy adds short practices to help people notice reactions and calm intense emotions.Choosing the right mix of methods is a team effort. Kristen will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust as progress is reviewed. That collaborative process helps find what actually feels useful rather than sticking to a single method.
Online formats let people access therapy with more flexibility. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text sessions work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone needs support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep work moving forward across different settings.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What concerns does she address?
She works with people on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, mixing talk-based problem solving with practical skill building and mindfulness exercises.
What is her professional background?
Kristen has eight years of experience and previously worked in child protective services and in-home autism therapy before moving into clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.