About Kristen
Kristen Mcquary offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low self-esteem. She focuses on helping clients find clearer direction when life feels stuck. Kristen is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California with two decades of experience.
Her sessions aim to be practical and respectful. She listens for what matters most, then works with each person to shape attainable steps. Conversations center on real problems like relationship strain, motivation dips, body image concerns, and coping with change.
Background and approach
Kristen adapts her style to the person in front of her. She uses evidence-based techniques tailored to individual goals, not one-size-fits-all solutions. The plan can include short-term coping skills or longer work on patterns such as attachment and abandonment wounds.
People often come for help with communication problems or to rebuild self-love and confidence. Kristen also supports those navigating life purpose questions and women’s issues with practical guidance and steady encouragement. Her approach is collaborative and respectful.
Sessions are straightforward conversations that lead to specific homework, new skills, or different ways of thinking. The goal is clearer choices and more manageable days, one step at a time.
Evidence-based approaches for online therapy
Kristen uses well-established, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One commonly used approach focuses on practical coping skills and structured exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood; it helps when day-to-day worry or low energy get in the way of functioning. Another approach works on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice recurring ways of relating, understand where those patterns come from, and try new ways of communicating and connecting.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen starts by asking about your goals, what has helped before, and what feels tolerable now. Together you will try methods and adjust the plan based on what fits your needs and pace, so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match your schedule and communication style. Video is useful for full sessions and nuanced conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a convenient short check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English