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Kriss Light, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT skill work
- Attachment focus
- Trauma processing
About Kriss
Kriss Light is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting struggles, anger, low self-esteem, career worries, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English.
Kriss describes therapy as a process of bringing unconscious material into awareness. She uses plain, direct conversation to notice recurring thoughts, emotional patterns, and relationship habits. Clients can expect structured talk alongside exploration of underlying feelings and past patterns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR are part of her wider toolkit for working with intense emotions and traumatic memories.
Kriss aims to help people recognize patterns that keep causing the same problems. She offers practical steps to test different responses and to build new routines. Sessions can include skill practice, focused reflection, and guided processing of difficult memories.
Clients who appreciate clear structure and a mix of practical skill-building and deeper emotional work may find this approach useful. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kriss combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on the person and the problem. CBT focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behavior and trying practical alternatives to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people change how they relate to others. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's perspective and pace, allowing the client to guide which issues are most urgent.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kriss will talk with the client about goals, difficulties, and preferences, and then suggest a mix of methods to try. The plan can change based on what is helpful in early sessions.
The profile does not list specific online session formats here, so confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Online work can support both skill-focused CBT exercises and deeper attachment or trauma processing; Kriss will discuss practical logistics and the pace of work when setting up the first appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Kriss works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as parenting, sleep, and self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries practical alternatives and small behavior changes to see what helps.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician and holds the LMFT credential in California.
Where does she practise and what are her credentials?
She practices in California and is credentialed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are provided?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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