Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Kristen McGuire, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
Continue with KristenCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44sc05601300
- NPI
- 1023846672
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
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
- Relationship issues
- CBT and client-centered
- Grief and parenting
About Kristen
Kristen McGuire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting challenges, anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction concerns. She also helps with career questions, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.
Kristen uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She draws on Client-Centered approaches to listen openly and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior.
Her work also includes motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. Narrative therapy is used when shifting the stories people tell about themselves can reduce shame and increase options.
Kristen has supported people through a wide range of life stresses, including blended family concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, cancer, aging and geriatric issues, and separation or divorce. She also addresses abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, and substance concerns.
In sessions she aims to make next steps clear and manageable. People can expect direct questions, practical tools, and collaborative planning. To begin, callers are invited to follow the site process and schedule an initial meeting to see if her style fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
Approach-driven online sessions with a social work lens
Kristen uses Client-Centered Therapy to start sessions by listening closely to what matters to each person and reflecting that back so priorities are clear. This approach helps when someone needs to sort emotions, grief, or relationship concerns before deciding on practical steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, anger, or habits that get in the way of daily life. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel stuck and need help finding their own reasons to change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen treats the choice of method as a collaborative decision based on the person’s goals, preferences, and what shows early signs of progress. She adjusts plans together with the client rather than imposing a single path.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-only contact when video is not desired. Ask about specific session formats when scheduling so practical details match your needs.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution-Focused methods to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of life and relationship stresses.
Where is she licensed?
Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers