Profile / United States
Kristin Taman, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral strategies
- Acceptance and commitment
- Motivation focused
About Kristin
Kristin Taman is a Washington state Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Kristin writes in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Her work blends directive and non-directive counseling. She listens to what a person brings and then offers concrete ways to test unhelpful thoughts and habits. Kristin often highlights automatic negative thoughts and helps people notice how those patterns influence mood and behavior.
She uses a mix of approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies that identify and reframe thoughts, acceptance and commitment ideas that clarify values and committed action, and client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective. Dialectical behavior skills and motivational interviewing may also appear, depending on the issue presented.
Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps. Kristin and a client set goals and try small experiments to see what works. She explains options plainly and checks in to adjust strategies as progress is observed.
Kristin trained at Wake Forest University where she earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health. Her practice style is practical and hands-on, aimed at helping people notice patterns, test new responses, and build reliable routines for managing symptoms and stress.
How Kristin uses practical approaches in online sessions
Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify automatic negative thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns, testing them with real-life experiments, and changing behaviors that keep problems going.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small actions that align with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-centered methods are used as well, which means the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s priorities when deciding next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with a client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and what feels practical. She explains options clearly and adjusts techniques when something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people try behavioral experiments in their everyday setting and bring notes or worksheets into the meeting for focused practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She identifies automatic negative thoughts and works with clients to challenge and reframe them. Sessions include practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience and earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Wake Forest University.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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