- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship issues
About Kristen
Kristen Barrett is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with five years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in-home, in hospitals, in private offices, and running an outpatient day program. Her listed concerns include anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, anger, family and relationship conflict, trauma, grief, and a range of intimacy and sexual-culture questions.
Kristen has experience helping people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and mild autism, and she has worked with severe mental illness in day program settings. She also supports those navigating parenting and caregiving stress, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and issues such as infidelity and commitment worries.
Her practice emphasizes person-centered work. That means sessions focus on the client’s experience and goals rather than a fixed formula. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness skills are used to manage anxiety and anger in the moment.
She also uses solution-focused strategies to break down goals into clear steps and to track small wins. Kristen blends these methods with general counseling skills to match each person’s situation and cultural background.
People who work with her can expect direct, practical conversations about problems like career stress, body image, or difficulties with intimacy. The aim is to set realistic steps and develop coping tools that fit everyday life.
How her methods translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. Online sessions using this approach mean conversations start with your goals and what feels most pressing. This helps address common young-adult issues like leaving home, first jobs, relationship changes, and identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In practical terms it teaches small experiments and homework to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and attention-related struggles. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That might mean focusing more on skill practice and steps, or spending time on mindful awareness and self-regulation techniques. For online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since specific session types are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and let them keep appointments during work or school breaks. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera use, which can make shorter check-ins or skill-focused sessions easier to fit into a day. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape sessions that integrate into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family conflict, parenting and caregiver strain, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to set goals and teach coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience in the mental health field, including work in-home, hospital settings, private office, and running an outpatient day program.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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