Kristen PaethLCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with individuals facing addiction, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and intimacy concerns. Kristen writes in a direct, approachable way and listens closely to each person’s story.

She has eight years of experience in social work and clinical therapy work. Her background includes time in Child Protective Services and providing in-home therapy for autistic children, and she draws on that experience to stay practical and grounded. Kristen earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Kristen uses a client-centered approach to build trust and help people set real goals. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Mindfulness practices to offer clear tools for daily life. Sessions focus on concrete steps, coping strategies, and noticing what works for each person.

She is familiar with working with adults facing reentry after incarceration, addiction issues, trauma, and sexual behavior concerns, and she is comfortable beginning conversations about kink and alternative sexual cultures. Kristen emphasizes empathy, honest feedback, and collaborative goal-setting to support change.

She aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward with practical skills, motivation, and steady support. Taking the first step is framed as a workable action, and Kristen offers straightforward guidance throughout the process.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and meeting clients where they are. The therapist follows each person’s lead, builds rapport, and helps set goals that feel achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It offers practical exercises and assignments that people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they choose which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing appointments outside regular work hours. It also supports shorter check-ins or sessions that focus on concrete homework and skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered work to an online setting so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday change.