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Kristen Adriazola, LCSW, CSW, LICSW

Practical support for stress and trauma

Credential held
LCSW, CSW, LICSW
Practises from
Washington
Years in practice
8
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

About Kristen

Kristen Adriazola is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She uses clear, direct conversation to figure out what matters most to each person. Kristen emphasizes respect and empathy in every session.

With eight years of professional experience, Kristen tailors sessions to a person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens for patterns around attachment, communication, guilt, and shame, then helps people try manageable steps to change those patterns.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include talking through difficult memories and finding ways to feel more connected and grounded. Her background includes licensure in Georgia and Washington: GA LCSW CSW008201 and WA LICSW LW 61184390. Kristen draws on practical techniques that help with post-traumatic stress, isolation, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

She explains options plainly and helps people choose what to try first. Kristen supports people who want tools to handle intense feelings and improve relationships. She offers different session formats to fit busy lives, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

The focus is on steady progress and on building skills that work in everyday life. Taking a first step can feel hard. Kristen aims to make the process less overwhelming by meeting people where they are and working collaboratively toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which involves gently addressing painful memories and their effects on daily life while building skills to manage symptoms. This approach can help people reduce reactivity and regain a sense of control after difficult experiences.

She also uses attachment-focused conversation to notice relationship patterns and to try different ways of connecting with others. This helps with communication problems, loneliness, and improving trust in close relationships. For anxiety and stress, Kristen offers coping strategies and step-by-step practices that people can use between sessions to lower intense feelings and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristen collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. She explains options in plain language and supports clients in deciding what to try first.

Online therapy with Kristen uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between appointments.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kristen uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and clear conversation. Sessions focus on practical steps and improving how people handle feelings and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above. That experience informs how she tailors plans to each person.
What credentials and location are listed for Kristen?
Her credentials include LCSW, CSW, and LICSW with licensure details GA LCSW CSW008201 and WA LICSW LW 61184390. She practices in Washington.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats does she use?
She meets people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Washington, Georgia
Languages
English