Profile / United States
Kristen Wright, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- Client-centered work
- Family origin focus
About Kristen
Kristen Wright is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also addresses trauma and self-esteem concerns in straightforward, practical ways.
Kristen prefers a collaborative style that centers the client's experience. She uses clear, goal-oriented steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and develop different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize concrete skills and small experiments to test what works in daily life.
Her work often looks at patterns from early relationships, attachment concerns, and family of origin issues. She also helps people dealing with abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. For people on the autism spectrum she attends to social and emotional patterns that affect relationships and self-image.
When trauma or abuse is a focus, Kristen combines careful pacing with practical tools to reduce overwhelming symptoms. She also addresses caregiver stress, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness that can follow major life changes. Clients who want clear structure and skills for coping tend to find this approach useful.
Kristen does not complete disability paperwork. She works in English and practices in California. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options and formats that she is using.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific homework, thought records, and brief experiments to try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a straightforward way to focus on the client's experience, listening closely and shaping goals from what matters most to the person.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions can mix structured CBT exercises with client-centered conversation as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills between sessions when they meet remotely, but check the available session types before scheduling to match practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps and skill building rather than open-ended discussion alone.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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