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Kirsten Suarez, LMFT

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kirsten

Kirsten Suarez is a California-licensed LMFT who focuses on supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, parenting concerns, anger, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

She brings three years of marriage and family therapy experience and draws on a background working with developmental differences and related care needs to inform a compassionate, practical approach to common and complex concerns. Kirsten's style is described as warm, collaborative, and supportive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to create individualized plans. Sessions emphasize present-focused skills, problem-solving, and values-driven action to increase daily functioning and quality of life.

Therapy with Kirsten centers on partnership: she works with clients to tailor conversations and interventions to specific goals and preferences. Those ready to pursue change can expect a nonjudgmental atmosphere and practical strategies aimed at immediate concerns as well as longer term coping and growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to identify personal values and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and challenges that interfere with pursuing meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through skill-building and practical exercises, making it useful for anxiety, mood disorders, OCD symptoms, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines mindfulness with emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time based on what proves helpful. Clients are invited to experiment with techniques and provide feedback so the plan evolves with their progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, revisit written material between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kirsten commonly address?
Kirsten works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, parenting and anger, relationship and family challenges, and coping with life changes, as well as related concerns like OCD symptoms, panic, and caregiver stress.
What is Kirsten's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and supportive, focusing on respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She emphasizes practical, present-focused work and partnership in treatment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and has a background working with developmental differences and related care issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the credential LMFT and is licensed in California with the registration CA LMFT 106536.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She provides multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is payment and cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyIntellectual disabilityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Kirsten can help with

Kirsten Suarez works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, and depression.

Kirsten works with those diagnosed with Autism and other developmental delays.

Kirsten works with adults with depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, parenting challenges, and life changes.

How Kirsten approaches therapy

Kirsten's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kirsten is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 3 years of clinical experience.