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Kristen Buchannan, LISW

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kristen

Kristen Buchannan is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 25 years of professional experience offering practical, compassionate support for people navigating major life stresses.

Background and approach

She has worked extensively with clients managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, as well as those facing relationship, family, parenting, intimacy, sleep, self-esteem, and career concerns. Kristen emphasizes respect and sensitivity in her work and adapts her approach to match each person’s needs and circumstances.

Her style centers on collaborative problem solving and empowerment; clients can expect a tailored dialogue and a treatment plan shaped by their goals and preferences. Kristen acknowledges that seeking change requires courage and aims to provide steady encouragement while helping clients build skills for coping with life changes.

She frames progress as a partnership, supporting people as they move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Skill Building

Kristen draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping skills and manage symptoms. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood; this method teaches practical strategies for managing stress, sleep problems, and daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care and stabilization skills that help people process difficult experiences while building emotional regulation and safety tools to address trauma, grief, or intense emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen works with clients to explore what feels most useful based on their goals, history, and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress and needs evolve so treatment remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the permitted region.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and family conflicts, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career challenges, and ADHD.
What is Kristen's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and tailored, focusing on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping dialogue and treatment plans to fit each client's unique needs.
How much experience does she have?
Kristen brings 25 years of professional work experience to her practice, which informs how she supports clients through a variety of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LISW and is licensed in Ohio with licence details OH LISW I.0008245-SUPV.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Kristen?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Kristen can help with

Kristen Buchannan works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

Kristen works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues.

Experience and training

Kristen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 25 years of clinical experience.