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Kirsten Suarez, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Kirsten
Kirsten Suarez is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with three years of clinical experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on concerns linked to bipolar disorder, LGBT matters, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Kirsten uses clear, structured methods to address problems. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are practical and aimed at noticing thoughts and habits, trying new responses, and building everyday coping skills.
Her background includes work in behavior analysis and experience supporting people with autism and developmental differences. That experience informs how she adapts strategies for thinking patterns and routine changes. She also assists people facing caregiver stress, codependency, intellectual disability issues, panic attacks, and other focused concerns.
In session, Kirsten emphasizes collaboration and concrete steps. She helps people set short-term goals, practice skills between meetings, and track progress. Conversations move from identifying unhelpful thinking to testing small changes in daily life.
People who choose her often want structured tools and specific homework to try between sessions. The approach is direct and focused on what can change now. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kirsten draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in daily life. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that people can try between sessions to see what changes.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and values they want to act on, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These approaches are useful for anxiety, mood shifts, panic, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She will discuss goals and preferences and help select techniques that fit a client's needs. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can assign measurable practice between meetings so online sessions focus on skills people use day to day.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, bipolar concerns, and OCD-related symptoms.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on skills and short-term goals. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and testing different responses.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience as an LMFT and prior work in behavior analysis supporting people with autism and developmental differences.
What credential and region does she practice under?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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