Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Kristen Thomas, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW25651
- NPI
- 1083570790
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kristen
Kristen Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Kristen uses straightforward, person-focused methods. She helps people set realistic goals and develop skills to cope with emotions and stressful situations. Conversations look at how thoughts, behaviors, and life circumstances interact, and she uses hands-on tools clients can try between sessions.
Her background centers on social work values and problem-solving. She draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address issues like attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and workplace problems. That range lets her match methods to each person’s situation.
Kristen also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those struggling with mood, trauma-related, and somatic symptoms. She pays attention to communication patterns, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, and building self-compassion practices in measurable ways.
Practical planning is part of sessions. Expect clear goals, short-term skills work, and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, clients use the site's matching flow to describe goals and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kristen uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques to structure sessions. Client-centered methods focus on listening and helping people identify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach practical exercises to change thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior approaches include skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust over time based on what is helpful. That process keeps the work focused and concrete rather than theoretical.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into daily life. It can make it easier to schedule a short check-in during a lunch break or avoid travel time around busy days. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. The therapist will help match timing and approach to the client’s routine and needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused approach that emphasizes goal setting and practical skills. Techniques include client-centered work alongside CBT and DBT strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician supporting people with a range of mental health and life challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions provided in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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