- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Self esteem work
About Kristen
Kristen Perez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people who report stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. Kristen also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions involve talking through what feels most urgent, identifying small changes that can help, and practicing ways to respond differently to stressful situations. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.
Kristen prioritizes clear, direct communication. She helps people build confidence in everyday moments like speaking up, handling social situations, or repairing communication in a relationship. Work in sessions may include setting small goals, rehearsing difficult conversations, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
Clients can expect a steady, goal-focused process. Kristen pays attention to how stress and anxiety show up in routines, eating habits, and self-image, and she helps people try concrete adjustments. She emphasizes practical skills alongside honest reflection.
People who want straightforward support for social anxiety, phobia, and related concerns will find sessions aimed at practical change. To start, Kristen asks clients to share what matters most and then builds a plan that reflects those priorities.
How Kristen uses evidence-based techniques online
Kristen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. One common approach she uses is skills practice and behavioral experiments, which involve trying small, planned changes to see what helps reduce anxiety in real situations. This method can help with social anxiety by gradually increasing exposure to feared social tasks and tracking what changes.Another technique centers on improving communication and thought patterns. This involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, gently challenging them, and rehearsing new ways of talking or setting boundaries. That work supports people dealing with relationship strain, guilt and shame, or low self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. Clients are invited to collaborate on which techniques to try and how to pace them.
Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. They can also simplify follow-up check-ins and skill practice between meetings, helping therapy fit into a busy routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on talking through immediate problems, setting small goals, and practicing different responses to stressful situations.
How much experience does she have?
Kristen has 14 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about session formats?
The original profile does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.