- Values focused
- Skill building
- Calm guidance
About Kristen
Kristen Rawls is an LSCSW who focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for everyday struggles. He draws on seven years of professional work to guide people through stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. Kristen meets people where they are and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
He uses straightforward conversation and a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions emphasize what matters most to each person, whether that is improving sleep, handling relationship tension, or coping with grief. Kristen also supports people facing addiction, caregiver strain, ADHD-related challenges, and issues connected to adoption and attachment.
In clinical work he often uses approaches that focus on values, present-moment awareness, and practical skill building. Examples include acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness practice, and techniques that examine thought patterns and behaviors. He also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies to help clients build coping skills and increase emotional balance.
Kristen aims to keep therapy simple and direct. He listens with respect and adjusts the pace to fit each person's needs. If you are dealing with the fallout from a natural or human-caused disaster, he can help you process responses and regain steadier functioning.
He is licensed in Kansas as an LSCSW and works in English. To begin, use the site's Start Therapy button to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take steps toward them while letting go of unhelpful struggle. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood. Mindfulness Therapy builds present-moment awareness and simple attention skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kristen will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Some formats can work well for brief check-ins while others let you practice skills in longer sessions. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to find the practical set-up that suits your routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristen often address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapy style?
Kristen favors a practical, conversational style. He tailors sessions to each person and focuses on skills, values, and mindfulness to support daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional work experience in social work settings and brings that background into clinical sessions.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds an LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.