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Kristin Fahey

Kristin Fahey

Therapist · Georgia

Practical, steady support for stress and relationships

  • 30 years experience
  • Compassionate listening
  • Practical tools

About Kristin

Kristin Fahey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She emphasizes a calm and accepting presence so people can talk about what matters without feeling judged. Kristin draws on 30 years of experience and a steady, practical style to guide conversations toward clearer next steps.

She creates an open space for honest talk. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and what small changes might help. Kristin listens closely and then works with each person to identify realistic goals and doable skills to try between meetings.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses these tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns, shift perspective, and practice new responses in daily life.

Kristin also brings motivational interviewing and relationship-focused work into sessions when useful. These approaches help with difficult decisions, commitment struggles, communication problems, and rebuilding connection after conflict. She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns from body image and caregiver stress to addiction and grief.

Based in Georgia, Kristin supports people who want practical, compassionate help sorting through life stressors and improving how they relate to themselves and others. To start, she invites a simple first step of describing current concerns and what a better week would look like.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take value-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationship or life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing out new ways of responding. CBT suits problems like anxiety, depression, and worry where practical skill work is helpful. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and reflecting what a person is feeling, which supports emotional processing and clearer self-understanding.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can change as work progresses, and decisions about technique are made together.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people join from a location that works for them. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to know what is offered. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work effectively over remote sessions while focusing on concrete skills and clearer communication.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and LGBT concerns, along with many related areas such as caregiver stress, body image, and addiction.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm, accepting, and practical. She listens without judgment and helps people set small, achievable goals and skills to practice between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Kristin has 30 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

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

What do I need to do to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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