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Kristen Edwards

Practical, collaborative therapy for life challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kristen

Kristen Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, intimacy and sexual concerns, sleep problems, parenting and career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She brings 12 years of clinical experience working across inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient clinics, community programs, residential substance use treatment, and independent practice, and has worked with a wide range of mental health presentations from adjustment difficulties to complex mood and personality issues.

Her style centers on collaboration and practical skill-building, blending evidence-informed tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients reduce distress and build coping capacity.

Kristen emphasizes that mental health exists along a continuum and that reactions to life stressors are understandable; therapy focuses on adjusting patterns that cause harm or interfere with daily functioning while honoring each person’s experience.

She is available for video, phone, chat, and messaging sessions and aims to be flexible with scheduling to support people at different stages of change.

Kudos to anyone taking the step to seek support, and Kristen positions herself as an ally in that process, offering a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach grounded in years of clinical practice and a range of therapeutic methods.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, among other approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to shift them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnership so clients feel heard and can explore their values and goals at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to find what fits best for the individual. This means therapy often blends methods to address immediate concerns while building longer-term coping strategies.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit support into busy lives, maintain continuity across location changes within Texas, and access consistent care while working toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and depressive disorders, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and parenting challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered support with skills-based techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Kristen has 12 years of experience and has provided services in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential drug and alcohol centers, and independent practice.
What credentials and location information apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Texas license TX LCSW 59593 and practices from Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Kristen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English