Kristen Paeth
LCSW, LICSW
Wisconsin
Practical, client-centered care for everyday challenges
Continue with KristenAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LCSW, Wisconsin / 9372-123; LICSW, Minnesota / 32967
- NPI
- 1174112973
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Goal-focused tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She works with adults facing addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and parenting or caregiver strain. Kristen uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people move forward.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017 and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Kristen has eight years of clinical experience and several years as a social worker in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy. That background shaped her practical approach to everyday problems.
In sessions she focuses on building rapport and meeting people where they are. Kristen blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients set realistic goals. She aims to provide support and motivation while encouraging honest self-reflection.
Kristen has experience with people coping with legal or incarceration histories and with those managing addictions, though she welcomes conversations from anyone seeking help. She values curiosity and steady progress, and she encourages clients to take small steps toward change.
Her schedule includes some evenings and weekends to fit into busy lives. To begin, Kristen invites potential clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapy approaches translate to online care
Kristen commonly brings Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and reduce ambivalence. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, emphasizing listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be a collaborative choice. Kristen will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using one fixed method. Early sessions often involve setting priorities and trying a few strategies to see what fits.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. If you need options that work around work, caregiving, or other commitments, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. The focus remains the same online: practical steps, motivation, and steady progress toward goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Kristen works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a therapist and additional years as a social worker in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats and session arrangements can vary.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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