Kristen Thomas, LCSW

Kristen Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by change, or stuck after a loss. Her work focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and DBT skills to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build better coping habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Kristen aims to make the next step clear and manageable rather than overwhelming.

Kristen emphasizes listening first. She asks about what matters most and what small changes would make life easier. From there she and the client set realistic goals and track progress together. This keeps work grounded and useful for everyday demands like family, work, or health challenges.

Her background as a social worker means she considers both emotions and practical circumstances. She pays attention to attachment patterns, caregiver stress, chronic health concerns, and relationship strains that affect daily life. Kristen also addresses mood concerns, trauma symptoms, and issues like guilt, shame, and self-esteem.

Sessions blend skill building, mindfulness, and motivational techniques. People often leave with a few specific tools to try and a plan for next steps. Kristen’s style is steady, direct, and focused on helping people regain a sense of control and hope.

How approach and format work together online

Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes that can ease anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening, reflection, and building goals that feel meaningful to the individual.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques can help when feelings become intense or impulsive behaviors cause trouble. These approaches are practical and translate well to remote sessions because they center on real-life skills and clear homework tasks.

Finding the right combination of methods is a team effort. Kristen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they adjust the plan so sessions match the client’s needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy talks and practicing new skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat or text can be a shorter check-in, a way to process between sessions, or a fit for people who prefer typed communication. These options make therapy more flexible for work, caregiving, health limits, or tight schedules.