Kristen Paeth , LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings eight years of practice to her work with adults facing a broad range of life challenges. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - both indicate advanced training and clinical licensure in social work - and she combines that foundation with several years of experience as a social worker in Child Protective Services and as an in-home therapist for autistic children. Her clinical background includes supporting people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sex addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, legal problems related to incarceration, and related concerns. She has particular experience working with adult men reentering society after incarceration, while remaining comfortable and skilled working with clients of many backgrounds.

Kristen earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Her approach is client-centered, focused on building strong rapport and meeting each person where they are on their path to change. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and pursue practical goals. Kristen emphasizes empathy, vulnerability, and motivation as essential parts of meaningful change, and she aims to provide steady support and constructive challenge as clients work toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Kristen uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, building trust and a collaborative relationship that supports personal insight and growth. This approach is helpful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about next steps.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress management skills, useful for coping with overwhelm, emotional reactivity, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and consistent access to care. These modalities let clients meet with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy routines, and maintain continuity of support even when life is changing.