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LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kristen

Kristen Paeth is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on eight years of clinical practice to create a supportive space where clients can explore challenges like grief, trauma, addiction, relationship friction, and career or parenting struggles. Kristen frames growth as a collaborative effort and aims to meet individuals where they are in their journey.

Her approach blends client-centered care with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing. Kristen’s training and hands-on experience in social work inform a pragmatic, strengths-based style that emphasizes rapport, active listening, and concrete steps toward goals.

Based in Wisconsin, she holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and offers flexible scheduling that can include evenings and weekends to accommodate varied needs.

Approaches for online care and practical support

The practice integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's experience and goals by creating a nonjudgmental, collaborative environment where the therapist listens closely and helps clients clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to develop specific strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or stress. Mindfulness therapy adds skills for present-moment awareness and emotion regulation, offering techniques that reduce reactivity and support coping with ongoing challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess needs, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what’s working and what isn’t, so the care plan evolves with the client’s goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow consistent check-ins between in-person commitments, and support ongoing work when life or logistics make office visits difficult. Licensed professionals provide structured, goal-oriented care in ways that can be adapted to each client’s routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and career or parenting challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The style is client-centered and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.
What is her professional background and experience?
Kristen has eight years of experience as a therapist and social worker, with practice that has included roles in child protective services and in-home autism therapy.
Which credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin; license details include WI LCSW 9372-123 and MN LICSW 32967.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Minnesota

Languages

English

What Kristen can help with

Kristen Paeth works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Kristen works with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and sex addiction.

How Kristen approaches therapy

Kristen's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin, with 8 years of clinical experience.