- Warm collaborative style
- Practical skills focus
- Values guided work
About Kirsten
Kirsten Suarez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, bipolar mood patterns, ADHD, and codependency. Her tone is warm and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps you can use right away.
She trained and practiced for years in behavior analysis and has worked extensively with people on the autism spectrum and with developmental differences. Over time she broadened her work to include adults facing depression, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, caregiver stress, and life transitions. That experience informs a clear, problem-focused approach.
Kirsten’s style is collaborative and supportive. She uses plain language and builds a plan together with each person who comes to therapy. Conversations aim to be direct and solution-oriented, with attention to feelings and values as well as practical skills.
Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods. She adapts what she offers to match an individual’s needs and goals rather than following a single formula.
People can expect a focus on the present and on skills that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Kirsten encourages clients to take gradual steps toward change and offers guidance along the way.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them. It helps when anxiety, low mood, or codependent patterns make it hard to act on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns.Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest techniques or blends of methods that fit. That means adjusting pace, focusing on skills that feel useful, and checking in regularly to make sure the work matches your needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut down travel time, and support steady check-ins during life transitions. Some tools used in sessions include guided mindfulness practice, problem-solving exercises, and behavior planning that you can try between meetings to build lasting change.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, bipolar mood patterns, ADHD, and codependency among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and collaborative, with direct conversation and practical skill-building tailored to each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years listed as an LMFT and many years working in behavior analysis and with autism and developmental differences; that background shapes her clinical perspective.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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