About Kristen
Kristen Mcquary is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship concerns. She focuses on building confidence and stronger self-esteem. Kristen aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where a parent can bring real worries and small wins.
She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on finding steps that feel doable between meetings.
How Kristen works
Kristen encourages people to notice what works and to adjust strategies as life changes. Her work often involves addressing worries about abandonment, attachment concerns, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with body image, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
Kristen pays attention to how past patterns show up in present relationships and daily choices. People meet her for help navigating decisions, coping with life changes, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. She speaks plainly and listens for the priorities someone brings to a session.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Kristen practices in California and conducts therapy in English. She frames each plan so it fits a person's routine and responsibilities, aiming to make therapy useful and sustainable over time.
What Kristen works with
The areas below are the ones Kristen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work online
Kristen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. One common approach helps people learn to identify and shift thoughts that fuel anxiety and low mood, teaching concrete skills for daily use. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand past influences and practice clearer communication in current relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is proving useful and what feels manageable.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this type of work. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simpler to share short updates, ask quick questions, or fit therapy into a busy schedule. These options help people keep momentum between sessions and make consistent progress.
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