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Kristen McGuire, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - relationships and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client-Centered methods
About Kristen
Kristen McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, stress, and anxiety. Kristen also addresses addictions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries different ways of responding. She also uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term goals and steps when people want clearer direction.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills and problem solving. Kristen works with clients to identify small, manageable changes that reduce stress and improve relationships. She talks through patterns that get in the way and practices alternative responses together in the session.
Her background includes many years working with adults on family-of-origin issues, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress. She has supported people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, aging-related worries, and major life transitions. This experience informs practical guidance for everyday challenges.
Kristen offers care in English and practices in New Jersey. The initial step is a short matching questionnaire to help identify goals and priorities before scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test simpler, clearer ways to respond. CBT sessions often include tracking thoughts, practicing specific coping skills, and setting small behavioral experiments to try between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building on each person's goals. This approach helps clarify priorities and makes practical steps feel more relevant. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding internal motivation to change, such as with substance use or breaking difficult habits; it focuses on the client’s own reasons and next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to decide which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on measurable, skill-based goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most often?
She works with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, stress, anxiety, and addictions, among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and skills-focused, using CBT to notice thoughts and habits and then testing different responses in session.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience providing clinical services in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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