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Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas

Kristen Edwards

Kristen Edwards, LCSW

Texas

Licensed clinical social worker - mood and addiction support

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Texas
LCSW, licence 59593
NPI
1922697697
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

These details come from information Kristen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression and bipolar
  • Addiction and recovery

About Kristen

Kristen Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, sleep trouble, parenting strain, and work- or career-related pressures.

Her practice draws on straightforward, collaborative conversations. Sessions focus on identifying what is causing distress and on practical steps to reduce harm and improve daily functioning. She uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, build coping skills, and reflect on personal stories that shape current problems.

Kristen's background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential drug and alcohol centers, and private practice. That variety has exposed her to many levels of need, from adjustment problems to severe mood and thought disorders and co-occurring substance use concerns.

In sessions she combines client-centered listening with goal-focused strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices. She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people reframe their experiences and identify next steps.

Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people make small, manageable changes that fit into busy lives. The emphasis is on clear goals, measurable steps, and ongoing adjustment based on what is working and what is not.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for paying attention to the present moment and calming intense emotion, useful for anxiety, cravings, and impulse control.

She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship where goals come from the client. Deciding which approaches to emphasize is collaborative. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people keep progress steady while balancing family, work, and health demands.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, practical approach combining client-centered conversation with goal-focused strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working in inpatient hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential addiction centers, and private practice.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices with that credential.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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