Kristen Paeth , LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding the credentials LCSW and LICSW, with eight years of experience in clinical practice. She brings a background in social work that includes work in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy, and she draws on that breadth of experience when supporting adults facing complex life challenges.

Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, incarceration and related legal issues, and sex offender treatment. She has considerable experience working with adult males reentering society after incarceration, while remaining comfortable working with clients of any background. Her practice also covers relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.

Professionally trained with a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Kristen uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes building rapport and meeting clients where they are. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Mindfulness practices to help clients set and reach meaningful goals, offering support and motivation throughout the change process.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Kristen Paeth works with approaches that translate well to remote sessions and focus on practical change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports clients in finding their own solutions - it helps when building trust and exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and allow therapists and clients to choose the format that best suits the work they are doing together.