- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Work wellbeing
About Kristen
Kristen Templin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. She works with adults facing major life transitions and common struggles like low self-esteem and relationship concerns. Kristen aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.
She focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations that help people feel heard and understood. Sessions often center on identifying immediate problems, trying small changes, and building on strengths. Kristen uses straightforward tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches, along with client-centered listening and motivational techniques.
Clients can expect a calm, collaborative style. Kristen checks in about goals and adjusts the plan as needs change. She encourages realistic steps that fit into busy schedules and acknowledges how caregiving, illness, and work pressures shape mental health.
Her background includes long experience supporting issues such as body image concerns, caregiver stress, cancer-related distress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and process addictions. She also helps people address family conflicts, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
Kristen practices in Pennsylvania and holds a PA LCSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English. If you are exploring work and wellbeing concerns, she incorporates practical strategies to help balance job demands and personal life. To start, follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange an initial visit.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what she hears, and helps you set goals that matter in your life. This approach is useful for people who want a collaborative, respectful space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT can be especially helpful for work-related worry and mood problems because it gives clear tools to use between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and builds skills for noticing thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. It can help with stress, sleep issues, and emotional overwhelm by teaching simple grounding practices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Then she tailors techniques and checks in regularly to see what fits and what to adjust.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and supports steady progress with tools and practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristen commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and family-related problems. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, illness-related distress, and process addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She emphasizes practical steps, skills practice, and listening that centers each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Kristen has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as PA LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kristen?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.