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Kristin Danner

Therapist · Texas

Kristin DannerLCSW

Empathetic therapist with practical tools

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  • Experience11 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship focus
  • LGBT concerns

About Kristin

Kristin Danner, LCSW, is a psychotherapist based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and LGBT concerns. She brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Kristin approaches therapy as a collaborative process that respects each person's values and life story.

She believes people are the authors of their own lives and that change comes through steady work and small shifts. Sessions aim to build emotional strength and resilience so clients can manage overwhelming moments more easily. Kristin talks through immediate problems while also looking at patterns that repeat over time.

Her work often addresses attachment and relationship dynamics, including family of origin issues and commitment or communication problems. She also supports people with body image, caregiver stress, and concerns related to alternative sex culture such as BDSM and kink. Trauma, abuse, and mood concerns like bipolar disorder are also within her scope.

Kristin uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. The goal is to choose practical tools that fit daily life and long-term goals.

If you want to explore therapy, Kristin asks people to reflect on their priorities and setbacks. She helps create a plan that balances immediate relief with steps toward lasting change. Starting therapy is framed as a courageous first move toward the life someone wants.

Approaches that guide online care

Kristin uses a blend of approaches that translate well to talk-based sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and helps people change patterns in important relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to shift them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and daily routines. That plan can change as progress is made and priorities evolve.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, do brief check-ins between commitments, and try therapeutic tools in real-time situations. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Texas · No. 59447

NPI1083396303

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and LGBT-related concerns along with related areas like attachment and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small, usable changes and exploring recurring patterns that affect daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kristin has 11 years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in Texas.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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

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