Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kristina Paschal, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.028749
- NPI
- 1184405656
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Kristina 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
- compassion fatigue
- self esteem work
About Kristina
Kristina Paschal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her profile notes additional focus on compassion fatigue and social anxiety and phobia.
She begins by listening to what is happening right now and what the person hopes will change. Sessions are practical and conversational. Kristina helps people name stressful patterns and tries small changes that are realistic for everyday life.
Her background includes work supporting people through grief and loss and helping clients rebuild motivation and confidence. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and building self-love. The emphasis is on steady, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
In sessions she encourages honest conversation about feelings and thoughts. She aims to reduce the shame around asking for help and to make the process straightforward. Expect clear goals and simple strategies to practice between meetings.
Kristina understands compassion fatigue and how caregiving or high-stress roles can wear people down. She helps name the impact of that fatigue and explore ways to restore energy and boundaries. For those juggling work, family, and other obligations, she focuses on what fits into a busy life.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-informed approaches and remote sessions
Kristina works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety and low self-esteem. One useful approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety - learning how thoughts influence feelings and trying small behavior changes to reduce worry. Another common method helps people repair communication and relationship patterns by practicing clearer, more direct ways of speaking and listening.Finding which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose methods based on their goals, daily routines, and what feels doable. That means checking in about what's working and shifting strategies when needed so the plan stays useful.
Session formats are not specified in the available profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also offer ways to work when someone prefers not to use video or needs a session that requires less bandwidth. Kristina aims to suggest practical session structures that match a client's life and responsibilities rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that start with listening and setting clear, realistic goals. The emphasis is on naming patterns and trying small, everyday changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as stated in her profile.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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