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Muang Kistler, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment perspective
About Muang
Muang Kistler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, trauma and parenting challenges. She provides straightforward support that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking.
Before working remotely, she spent nine years as a medical social worker in hospitals. That work included emergency departments, acute adult medicine, inpatient psychiatric care, and palliative care. She has also worked in outpatient settings, a dialysis center, and within a prison setting, bringing a range of real-world clinical experience to sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with attachment-based and client-centered methods. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, testing different responses, and building coping skills for everyday situations. The aim is to make small, concrete changes that help reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She commonly supports people coping with chronic or acute medical diagnoses, grieving losses, navigating life transitions, and reflecting on how family systems and attachment affect relationships. Work may include emotion regulation, communication skills, and practical problem solving for workplace or caregiving stress.
Muang emphasizes clear, direct communication and a collaborative stance. She helps people set goals, tracks progress, and adjusts plans as needs change so the work stays relevant and actionable.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Muang commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practicing different responses to change how someone feels and acts. ACT helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck, and commit to actions that matter to them.She also brings an attachment perspective that looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. That view helps when people want to understand repeated relationship struggles or caregiving dynamics. Choosing which approach to focus on is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know the exact format offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow quicker check-ins, or let them meet without travel. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and session length so the work can be integrated into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside an attachment perspective to notice patterns and try new responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years as a licensed clinical social worker and nine years prior experience as a medical social worker in hospitals and various outpatient settings.
What credential and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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