Kristen Templin, LCSW

Kristen Templin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on everyday problems and realistic steps people can use right away.

Her work often addresses family concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with body image, cancer-related issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and process addictions such as gambling or exercise. Kristen listens closely and helps clients name what feels hardest in their lives.

Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to guide the work. In session she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and build skills for coping with strong feelings. The emphasis is on simple tools that can be practiced between visits.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Clients set goals and Kristen helps design steps to reach them. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what helps and what needs adjusting.

Kristen works with adults in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Kristen Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Kristen often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful when anxiety, low mood, or stress keep people stuck in negative patterns.

She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and the client’s own goals. This approach helps when someone needs time to feel heard and to shape goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She checks progress regularly and adjusts strategies when something isn’t helping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send quick updates or work through brief struggles between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different communication styles.