Kristen WrightLMFT

Kristen Wright is a California licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are juggling stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Her work also covers trauma and self-esteem concerns and related issues that often come up during pregnancy and childbirth. She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps clients can try between meetings. Conversations aim to identify strengths and patterns, and then build small changes that feel manageable. Kristen blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she listens closely and follows each person's priorities while offering tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She tailors those tools to fit daily life and the demands people face when preparing for or recovering from pregnancy and childbirth. Over three decades she has supported people through abandonment and attachment questions, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She also works with concerns like body image, shame, isolation, and finding life purpose. Kristen notes she does not complete disability paperwork. If you want to begin, you'll select Start Therapy, fill a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

How Kristen’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist creates space to talk through feelings, priorities, and hopes, and helps people build insight and self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen collaborates with each person to match methods to goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and tools as needs change, so the plan evolves from session to session rather than being fixed up front.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around appointments, childcare, or medical visits. It also lets people keep momentum between in-person visits and use tools discussed in sessions in the moments they arise. Licensed professionals can help you decide which approach and schedule will integrate best with your day-to-day life.