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Kristian Wilson

Kristian Wilson

Therapist · Florida

Experienced Florida therapist for life and money stressors

  • Warm and direct
  • Practical coping tools
  • Affirming of identity

About Kristian

Kristian Wilson is a licensed therapist with 16 years of experience practicing in Florida. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. Her work is grounded in respect and acceptance for each person's story.

Kristian creates a calm, affirming space where people can name what feels hard. She offers straightforward, compassionate listening and practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations often cover communication habits, boundaries, coping skills, and strategies to manage mood and worry.

Her methods draw from client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Kristian adapts those approaches to fit what a person needs right now. She aims to help people notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and build small, manageable routines.

Kristian also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when they suit a person's goals. These approaches help with change-related struggles such as addictions, career shifts, or motivation to try new behaviors. She pays attention to how identity, culture, and past experiences shape present choices.

People come to Kristian for many concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, sexuality and LGBT issues, and problems with intimacy. She works with each person to set clear, realistic goals and to track progress over time. To start, she guides clients through choosing what to focus on first and what steps to take next.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Kristian draws on client-centered therapy to center each person's experience and priorities. This approach means sessions start with what matters most to the client, and the therapist follows the client's lead to explore needs and goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood problems, and stress-related reactions that people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristian treats choosing methods as a collaborative process and will help figure out what fits based on your goals, preferences, and how you respond in early sessions. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let someone use mindfulness or CBT exercises between meetings to reinforce progress without rearranging their whole day.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepressionAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address related to money and stress?

Kristian helps people cope with stress and anxiety that can come from financial pressure, career worries, and life transitions. She also works with related issues like addiction, relationship strain, and decision-making under stress.

What is Kristian's therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered with practical tools added in. Sessions often include listening, skill practice, and steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does this therapist have?

She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma, and ADHD.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Kristian holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists Florida as her professional location.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered for working together?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristian?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to get started.

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