About Kristian
Kristian Orphey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and build self-esteem and confidence. Kristian also supports clients facing depression and those navigating family-related concerns.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions aim to be a calm place to talk through what feels overwhelming. Kristian works to reduce judgment and create space for honest feelings and thoughts.
How Kristian works
Her approach centers on listening first, then creating simple, achievable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. That can mean breaking down big problems into smaller tasks, practicing new ways to talk about issues, and finding steady habits that help day to day.
Kristian has particular experience with adoption and foster care topics, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce and separation. She also addresses family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, money and financial stress, self-love, and young adult concerns. New clients begin by choosing therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire.
Sessions are offered in multiple online formats to fit different needs. Kristian encourages small first steps and will help plan what comes next.
What Kristian works with
The areas below are the ones Kristian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online access
The practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional support. One common approach emphasizes clear goal-setting and small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This helps when worry and low motivation make everyday tasks feel hard.Another approach centers on grief and loss work that creates space to tell your story and identify manageable ways to remember and move forward. That can involve routines, emotion-focused conversation, and gradual exposure to reminders without becoming overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit your situation. Together you will try approaches and adjust them based on what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for real-time conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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