- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Trauma support
About Kriss
Kriss Light is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps people with sleep and eating issues, parenting strains, self-esteem and career pressures.
Kriss uses several clinical approaches to guide sessions. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. Client-centered methods are used to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in everyday life.
In sessions she encourages practical steps alongside deeper reflection. That can mean naming patterns people repeat, practicing alternative ways to handle conflict, or pacing exposure to difficult memories. She also brings attention to issues like abandonment, codependency, control struggles, and body image when they come up.
People who come after big life changes or during transitions will find a mix of short-term tools and longer-term exploration. Kriss is comfortable addressing addiction, trauma, and complicated family dynamics while also helping with career direction and coping with stress.
She offers an initial phone consultation to decide if working together is a good fit. Her background in music and comparative religion informs a flexible, inquiry-based style rather than a single technique. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kriss often draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in how people connect and helps identify how those patterns affect current relationships and intimacy issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is usually collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That process can include short-term skill building as well as deeper exploration over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow a quieter check-in during a lunch break, or reduce travel time. It can also let people try shorter or more frequent sessions while they test what helps most.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with feeling lost after college?
Yes. She works with career, coping with life changes, and the uncertainty that follows big transitions.
What kinds of therapy style does she use?
She uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience as an LMFT in California.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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