Works with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
How Kristie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kristie
Kristie Preston is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She helps people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and life changes. She also supports people working on self-esteem, career questions, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and finding life purpose.
Kristie draws on ten years of clinical practice in community and professional settings. Her early work involved children, adolescents, and family situations, and more recently she has focused on coaching and consultation with clinical leaders.
Background and approach
That balance gives her experience with everyday problems and workplace challenges. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely, checks what is working, and helps people set realistic steps forward.
Sessions often include practical tools and short exercises to try between meetings. Kristie uses client-centered methods to build rapport and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals. She also applies cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change.
Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with stress and emotional regulation. People who choose Kristie can expect a blend of coaching and therapy. She works with each person to tailor the approach to their needs and goals.
To begin, a simple matching process is used so scheduling can align with the client’s availability.
What Kristie works with
Everything Kristie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kristie's practice.
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Life purpose
Approaches Kristie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Kristie uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as central parts of her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a trusting connection so people feel heard before taking steps forward. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; this is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.She also draws on solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals and on motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change. Together these approaches are discussed with the client, and she collaborates to decide which combination fits best for the person's goals and preferences. Finding the right blend is an ongoing process rather than a single choice.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video is good for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler check-in when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options help people fit sessions into work, family life, or geographical distance while keeping focus on skill building and problem solving.
Questions people ask about Kristie
What concerns does Kristie commonly help with?
She supports people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting strain, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life purpose concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses short exercises people can try between sessions.
What professional background does she bring?
Kristie has ten years of clinical experience and a background working with children, adolescents, and families, along with recent work providing coaching and consultation to clinical leaders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kristie meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
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 Kristie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.