- Skill focused
- Sleep aware
- Goal oriented
About Kristen
Kristen Rawls, LSCSW, brings a practical, respectful approach to therapy. He works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. He also supports those coping with relationship and family strain, grief, addiction, and sleep difficulties. Kristen encourages straightforward conversation and clear goals to help people find better balance.
He tailors sessions to each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and on steps they can try between visits. Kristen draws on methods that teach skills for managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking, and building acceptance for difficult experiences.
His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered principles, and mindfulness. These tools are used to help people manage symptoms, improve daily routines, and work toward practical changes in relationships and sleep habits. Kristen explains techniques in plain language and practices alongside clients rather than lecturing.
Kristen has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and invites open feedback about what is and isn’t helping. He encourages small, observable steps so progress can be tracked.
If someone is unsure where to start, Kristen helps them clarify immediate concerns and set simple short-term goals. That way early sessions focus on the most pressing problems and build toward longer term change.
How Kristen’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and improving daily routines like sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and then trying specific changes to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, which can help with anger and emotional ups and downs.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit day-to-day life. He adapts exercises and homework so they make sense for the person’s schedule and needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the places where problems occur, such as adjusting evening routines to improve sleep. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Kristen, work with clients to choose practical ways to use these sessions for real-life change.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristen focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and sleep problems, along with relationship and family issues, grief, and addiction.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He focuses on clear goals, skill building, and steps clients can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Kristen has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and behavioral issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LSCSW, which is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Kansas.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.