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Kristen Paeth

Supportive clinician blending practical strategies and empathy

LCSW, LICSW Wisconsin

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kristen

Kristen Paeth is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes child protective services and in-home autism therapy, which inform a practical, empathetic approach to care. Kristen emphasizes building strong rapport and meeting clients where they are while supporting progress toward concrete goals.

Her work blends client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to help people develop coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. She also addresses areas including grief, parenting challenges, intimacy and sexual culture concerns, caregiver stress, and career or identity-related struggles.

Kristen holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Wisconsin, offering a mix of weekend and evening availability to accommodate varying schedules.

Practical approaches for online change and growth



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and stress by teaching skills for managing symptoms and testing new ways of responding to difficult situations.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. This approach helps clients explore their values and motivations at a comfortable pace and is particularly useful when people need support to process life changes, grief, or relationship concerns.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current circumstances, adjusting approaches over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or work and to maintain consistency when life gets busy, while allowing the therapist to use CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques effectively across formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, using CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients build skills and pursue practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a therapist and brings additional social work experience from child protective services and in-home autism therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Wisconsin; credential details include WI LCSW 9372-123 and MN LICSW 32967.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Minnesota

Languages

English