- Client-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- English and Spanish
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, bipolar symptoms, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and questions about gender. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 24 years of professional experience to her work.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She starts by asking what matters most to the person sitting across from her. Together they set clear goals and build practical skills that can be used day to day. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, improving communication, and reducing intense emotional pain.
Dr. Good uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. That can include client-centered techniques that follow a person’s lead, cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and DBT skills for emotional regulation. She may also draw on EMDR for trauma processing and Jungian ideas to explore deeper meaning when appropriate.
Her work emphasizes teaching tools people can keep using after therapy ends. She aims to help clients move from surviving to feeling more empowered and engaged with life. People who want practical skills, clearer self-understanding, and support in both English and Spanish often find her style approachable.
Dr. Good holds the credential CA Psychologist PSY20854 and practices in California. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session details and formats when they book.
Therapeutic approaches used online and in-session
Dr. Good commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies to help people make practical changes. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s priorities, listens closely, and helps them shape goals that matter. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to shift them.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when strong emotions or relationship difficulties get in the way of daily life. DBT offers concrete tools for regulating emotions, improving communication, and managing crisis moments. These approaches are described and tried collaboratively so the person and therapist decide together which fits best.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time. This shared decision-making helps tailor the work to what is most useful for the individual.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also help people keep continuity of care across life changes while the therapist and client focus on practical steps toward better sleep, reduced anxiety, and improved daily functioning.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, sets shared goals, and focuses on learning skills that can be used outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CA Psychologist with the credential PSY20854 and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.