- Client-Centered Therapy
- LGBTQ concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Kristina
Kristina "Kris" Yates is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and adjusting to life changes. Kris writes that she sees clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths.
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings to a session. That means meetings center on the client’s concerns and goals rather than a set script. Sessions often involve talking through specific worries, reflecting on patterns, and identifying concrete small steps to try between meetings.
Kris also addresses related topics such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image and guilt, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. She notes experience with multicultural concerns, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to divorce, money, and control.
Her practical emphasis is on recognizing strengths and making changes that fit daily life. She encourages people who feel stuck to take a first step and try a session to see how collaborative work feels. The initial meeting typically focuses on clarifying what a client wants to work on and what would feel most helpful moving forward.
Sessions are conducted in English and organized from her California practice. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How client-centered work translates to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on clear listening and responding to what a person brings. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify goals, and supports clients in choosing next steps. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, and coping with trauma because it starts from the client’s experience and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kris collaborates with each person to figure out what feels most useful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts the pace and methods so sessions fit the way the client wants to work together.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online arrangements can make appointments easier to fit into a day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing other obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kris commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ related issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings to a session, helping clients set their own goals and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kris has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practices.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and works from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.