Dr. Kristin Good , CA Psychologist PSY20854

Dr. Kristin Good is a licensed clinical psychologist with 24 years of professional experience helping people manage anxiety and depression through a combination of strength-based and evidence-based techniques. She adopts a client-centered stance, meeting clients where they are and focusing on the priorities each person brings to therapy in either English or Spanish.

Her work emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and the acquisition of practical skills that clients can use over time to face future challenges. She supports clients in developing greater self-understanding, learning to recognize and articulate their feelings, and expanding empathy for themselves and others. Through this process she helps people cultivate self-compassion and a stronger sense of self-appreciation.

Dr. Good sees problems as opportunities for meaningful change and growth. She applies her training and experience to reduce suffering and to help people move beyond mere survival toward a more empowered, fulfilling life. Licensed as a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY20854), she brings a steady, positive approach to therapy focused on long-term improvement and personal resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Good commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person from their own perspective, creating space for clients to set their priorities and build self-compassion. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. Dr. Good works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so the therapy fits each person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Dr. Good offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands. These remote options make it easier for people to continue consistent work on their goals while accessing licensed professionals from home or on the go.