- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristen
Kristen Templin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and family concerns. Sessions address everyday problems and strong feelings in plain terms.
She helps people talk through what is making life harder right now. That includes worry about social situations, persistent low mood, and the load of caregiving or cancer-related stress. She also works with issues like body image, isolation, and problems with control or communication.
Kristen uses approaches that encourage practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness exercises are used to reduce reactivity and increase attention to the present moment. Motivational Interviewing supports decisions and helps when someone feels stuck.
In sessions she aims for clear, respectful conversation and concrete strategies to try between meetings. Expect goal-focused work with space to talk about emotions and life events. She explains techniques simply and builds on what already works for each person.
Her background as an LCSW includes long experience with loss and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and relationship problems like infidelity or communication breakdown. Kristen also supports people dealing with process addictions and seasonal mood changes.
People who want direct, practical help with worry, shame, or persistent sadness may find this style useful. Language offered is English. Prospective clients outside the United States are not accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
How Kristen uses evidence-based approaches online
Kristen commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to test new results, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and avoidance. Mindfulness Therapy involves developing attention to the present moment and simple exercises to reduce emotional reactivity, useful for stress and rumination.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. That approach centers on listening, reflecting, and helping clients clarify their own reasons for change. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process and will depend on your goals and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the current online session options when you start the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so you can use a break at work or at home more readily. Kristen will help match methods and scheduling to what works for your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and family-related concerns, plus related areas like body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear conversation and tools you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of life challenges and losses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a PA LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I access sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.