- Attachment focus
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed
About Kriss
Kriss Light is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and changes in life. She brings 15 years of experience to sessions and speaks English. Kriss writes plainly and focuses on helping people notice patterns that get in the way of day-to-day living and close relationships.
Her work centers on understanding how early attachments and life events shape current responses. She uses approaches like Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to support people working through trauma, intimacy issues, codependency, and family of origin concerns. She also addresses sleep and eating issues, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
Kriss describes therapy as a collaborative investigation of feelings and life choices. She helps clients name unconscious patterns and see how those patterns affect behavior and relationships. Sessions often include talking through difficult memories, testing new ways of responding, and practicing skills to manage stress and emotions.
Her background includes interests in Jungian ideas and comparative religion, and she draws on creativity and music to support the therapeutic process when helpful. Kriss offers a free phone consult to see if she is a good fit and will provide referrals if another option is more appropriate.
To start, users select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Kriss uses therapeutic approaches online
Kriss frequently draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand patterns formed in early relationships. This approach looks at how connection and trust show up now and what shifts might make relationships feel safer and more satisfying.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing urges or cravings. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused option to work with distressing memories and reactions when that feels appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kriss will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available ways of meeting before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy day, shorten travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats require less bandwidth or a shorter check-in, which can be useful on a lunch break or between errands. Discuss practical needs with Kriss when you schedule so session timing and style match your life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Kriss helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, parenting troubles, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR in a collaborative style that focuses on noticing patterns and trying practical ways to change them.
How much experience does she have?
Kriss has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of life stressors and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients seek sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what ways of meeting are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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