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Kristy Hamilton, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationship and Anxiety concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kristy
Kristy Hamilton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience based in California. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her approach focuses on what is happening now while recognizing how past events matter. Sessions are collaborative and interactive. She listens to understand the client’s situation and identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
Kristy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. In practice this looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses, and building small skills to change daily routines. She often works on communication, boundaries, and practical steps for parenting and caregiver stress.
Her background includes work as a medical and hospice social worker, program manager at a dual-diagnosis facility, and behavioral health provider in clinic settings. That mix of roles informs a practical, problem-oriented style aimed at real-life tasks and decisions.
Kristy has worked in California and Colorado and brings both clinical and life experience as a parent to sessions. She asks people to pick goals, then uses short-term strategies or longer-term support depending on what fits the person’s needs.
How her approaches fit into online work
Kristy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and build practical routines that reduce symptoms. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that affect relationships.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations and how those patterns show up in adult intimacy and communication. Client-centered work means sessions are guided by what the person wants to address and at what pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristy will review goals, try specific techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. She approaches this as a collaborative process and checks in about progress and preferences as treatment continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone avoid being on camera when they prefer a phone check-in or choose video for face-to-face interaction. Licensed professionals can adapt tasks and worksheets for remote sessions so exercises and homework remain practical and concrete.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, parenting strain, trauma, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and interactive. She focuses on present circumstances and practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in medical/hospice settings, dual-diagnosis programs, and clinic behavioral health roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and has professional experience in Colorado; her practice is in California.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the selected plan.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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