Profile / United States
Krista Arrington, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Parenting focus
About Krista
Krista Arrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting concerns, sleep problems, mood issues, anxiety, and stress. She also supports those coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is pragmatic and structured. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions and stay present. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and tracking progress.
Krista has long experience in community outpatient programs and in public school settings. That background informs how she talks about learning differences, neurodiversity, and special education when parenting issues come up. She also has worked with topics such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
In session she is straightforward and practical. She helps people spot patterns that no longer serve them and try small changes. Homework and simple skills are common so progress can be checked between meetings.
People meet with her when they want help with immediate problems or when they want ongoing coaching for longer term change. The focus is on concrete steps, clearer communication, and manageable practices to support daily functioning.
How CBT and Mindfulness inform online sessions
Krista uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on specific thoughts and actions that feed distress. CBT sessions usually involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing those thoughts, and practicing new behaviors that shift daily routines and mood. This approach suits concerns such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness of present-moment experience. Mindfulness exercises help people notice physical sensations, emotions, and impulses without getting swept away. These practices are useful for managing reactivity, improving attention, and reducing rumination.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is tracked. Sessions begin with clear goals and regular check-ins to see what is working.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices for remote work so skills are practiced between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through clear goals and homework.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience in community outpatient programs and public school settings, bringing experience with learning differences and special education topics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, practicing in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; 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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