Kristen Wilson

LCSW

Florida

Warm, practical therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Illinois / 149.016890; LCSW, Florida / SW16599

NPI

1548812274

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational listening
   • Goal focused work
   • Respectful guidance

   About Kristen

   Kristen Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years since earning a Master of Social Work. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on listening first. Kristen aims to help people who are handling mood concerns, stress, or major life changes with respect and empathy.

   She has a long history working in schools and in clinical settings. That work included supporting people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, and trauma. Kristen also spent time supervising clinicians pursuing licensure in Florida.

   Her approach blends several practical methods. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-centered and solution-focused ideas shape how she structures sessions to meet immediate goals.

   Sessions aim to be collaborative and tailored to each person. Kristen avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what the person wants to accomplish. People can expect respectful, sensitive interactions and a plan shaped around their needs.

   She practices in Florida and works in English. Kristen stresses small, achievable steps and supports people through the early parts of change when it can feel hardest. If someone is ready to begin, she guides the next steps toward clearer goals and coping strategies.

2. How Kristen's approaches translate to online work

   Kristen uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. This approach focuses on asking open questions, reflecting back what someone says, and supporting small steps toward goals. Client-centered therapy puts the person at the center of the conversation, with the therapist following the person’s lead and offering accepting, nonjudgmental support.
   
   She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and to practice new coping strategies. CBT often involves setting small experiments, trying new responses between sessions, and tracking what helps. These methods can be used together to address depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, substance use concerns, and problems with motivation or focus.
   
   Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work. Kristen will collaborate with each person to find which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting plans as progress is made. That process is shared and practical, with regular check-ins about what is or isn’t working.
   
   The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers ways to continue steady work during life transitions while keeping therapy focused on clear, achievable steps.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Body imageEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois, Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does she help with?

   She helps people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, stress, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps tailored to each person.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has 14 years since completing a Master of Social Work and has worked extensively as a school social worker and clinician.

   What credentials and location should I know about?

   She holds LCSW credentials and practices in Florida; her listing notes IL LCSW and FL LCSW as credential details.

   In what language are sessions conducted?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the currently offered session options before booking.

   How does billing and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started with therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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