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Kristin Taman

Kristin Taman

LMHC

Washington

Compassionate, practical therapy for life stressors

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Washington / LH61354281
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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

    • Motivational approach
    • Skills focused
    • Warm listening

    About Kristin

    Kristin Taman is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She aims to make the first steps less hard and to help people feel heard. Kristin uses clear, collaborative conversations to address stress, anxiety, depression, and related struggles.

    She works with a range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Kristin mixes directive and non-directive techniques so sessions fit each person's pace and needs. That means sometimes she offers concrete strategies and other times she listens and reflects to help people find their own solutions.

    Kristin draws from several approaches such as motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy. In practice this looks like noticing automatic negative thoughts, talking them through, and trying new ways of responding. Sessions often include working on small, achievable changes and checking what feels most useful.

    She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University and holds a Washington licensed mental health counselor credential. Kristin highlights respectful dialogue and steady support during the therapy process.

    Her style is approachable and plainspoken. She encourages people to take the step of starting therapy and offers a calm space to sort through tough emotions and build practical coping skills.

  2. How Kristin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change. It often involves open questions, reflective listening, and gentle feedback to build motivation for next steps.

    Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. The approach helps people take small actions that match what matters to them, even when emotions are hard.

    Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting concerns and offering a nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and choices.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying a few methods and adjusting as progress and comfort change.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to keep therapy consistent during life changes, with the therapist and client deciding together how best to structure sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorderADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kristin address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style blends directive and non-directive work so sessions can be practical or exploratory, depending on what the person needs.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Kristin has five years of professional experience working as a therapist.

    What credentials and location information are provided?

    She holds a Washington LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

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

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost work for sessions?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Kristin?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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