About Kristen
Kristen Perez is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or struggles with eating and self-esteem. She aims to meet people where they are and create a plan that fits each person's needs.
Kristen spends sessions listening carefully and responding with respect and compassion. She helps people untangle relationship strain, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame.
How Kristen works
She also supports those coping with isolation, low confidence, social anxiety, and motivation challenges. Her approach is flexible and tailored. She works together with clients to set clear goals and choose steps that feel doable.
Sessions often include talking through patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, and building small habits that improve mood and self-regard. Kristen understands that starting therapy takes courage. She offers straightforward guidance and steady support while clients try new things.
Progress is seen as a step-by-step process, with the therapist and client checking what works and adjusting the plan. Clients can expect a calm, attentive space to talk about what matters to them. Kristen aims to help people build better self-love, stronger communication skills, and greater confidence in daily life.
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
- Eating disorders
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and change
Kristen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is skill-building work that teaches ways to reduce anxiety and manage stress through breathing, thought-paced planning, and small behavior changes. This helps people feel steadier day to day.Another core approach emphasizes improving communication and relationships by identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and setting boundaries. That work can reduce conflict and help clients feel more connected. A third focus is restoring self-esteem through small achievable goals and exercises that challenge negative self-talk and build self-love over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She views therapy as a team effort where the client’s needs and preferences guide choices.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, brief reflections, and steady support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular work on goals while balancing daily life.
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