Kristen Gennety , LMSW

Kristen Gennety is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW - a professional social work credential) who brings four years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, low motivation, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. She has supported people navigating depression and ADHD, helping them identify practical strategies and personal strengths that can improve day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Kristen centers each meeting on the client’s lived experience, creating an open, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where humor and individual strengths are welcomed as part of the healing process. She collaborates with clients to tailor the therapeutic environment to their needs, adjusting pace and focus so the work aligns with what the client already knows about themselves.

Clients work with Kristen to set clear goals and explore change at a manageable pace, with attention to what feels realistic and meaningful for their lives. She emphasizes partnership - the client knows their story best, and Kristen provides guidance, skills, and support to help move toward the changes they want. She acknowledges that taking the first step into therapy can be difficult and expresses appreciation for those who reach out to begin the process.

Approaches that guide online care with Kristen

Kristen uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that align with personal values - a useful approach for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is another key approach, concentrating on patterns formed in relationships and how they affect current connection and trust; this work can be helpful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and family conflict. Kristen also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients set the pace and direction of their own healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kristen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so the plan stays practical and client-focused.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access a licensed professional from home or work. This variety of formats supports consistent engagement and lets clients choose the ways of communicating that feel most comfortable and effective for them.