- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a clinical social worker who helps parents and individuals manage stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, and life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make conversations practical and focused on daily life. Kristen uses straightforward tools to help people feel more capable and calm at home and work.
Kristen holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
Background and approach
She has eight years of experience as a therapist and several years working in child protective services and in-home autism therapy. That mix of settings shaped her skill in working with complex family and caregiving situations. Her sessions are client-centered.
She builds rapport, then helps people set small, doable goals. Kristen draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking, solution-focused strategies to identify practical steps, and mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm. She has experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction concerns, grief, anger, and caregiving stress.
Kristen also works with people who want support around intimacy, alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and communication issues connected to family of origin problems. Kristen practices in Wisconsin and brings a direct, compassionate style. She focuses on what will help someone day to day, whether that means skill-building, short-term problem solving, or steady support through harder transitions.
What Kristen works with
Everything Kristen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches fit into online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the relationship and what matters most to the person. Sessions are guided by the client's concerns and goals, with the therapist listening deeply and responding to what comes up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try different actions to change outcomes; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce overwhelm and build awareness, which can help with stress, anger, and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk through goals, preferences, and how much structure someone wants. They may blend methods or try short experiments to see what fits best.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a longer conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or getting support when a full session isn't possible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and caregiving strain. Parenting challenges, addiction concerns, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems are also within her focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps set small goals using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques with mindfulness practices.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience as a therapist and prior work in child protective services and in-home autism therapy. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. The profile notes Wisconsin as her location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer talk sessions depending on need.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.
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