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Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW
Wisconsin
LCSW therapist - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and LICSW - with eight years of experience. She is based in Wisconsin and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, and career strain.
Kristen uses a straightforward, client-centered way of working. She listens, then helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to try practical changes between sessions.
Her background includes social work roles in child protective services and in-home therapy for autism, plus clinical work since earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017. She also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
In sessions she focuses on building rapport and setting clear, achievable goals. People can expect work on recognizing unhelpful thoughts, practicing alternative responses, and trying small behavioral experiments to test new approaches.
Kristen has experience with issues connected to incarceration, substance use, and sex-related concerns, and she applies motivational interviewing where readiness for change varies. She aims to support practical steps toward the client’s stated goals and to adjust strategies as those goals evolve.
How CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness work online
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test different responses. CBT focuses on concrete skills - noticing thoughts, challenging them, and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes.She also works in a client-centered way, which means sessions start with listening and building rapport. That approach focuses on the client's own goals and uses their feedback to shape next steps. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice sensations and thoughts without reacting, which can reduce stress and improve focus.
Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered methods, or mindfulness techniques fit best given current needs and goals. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt tools and homework for remote work so progress can continue between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, grief, career concerns, and related areas listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is used alongside solution-focused and mindfulness techniques when appropriate.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of clinical experience and previously worked in child protective services and in-home autism therapy. She earned a Master of Social Work in 2017.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Wisconsin.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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