- Client-centered care
- English and Spanish
- Skill-based tools
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency. She also supports those facing trauma, addiction, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria. Sessions are available in English and Spanish.
Dr. Good brings 24 years of experience as a CA Psychologist (PSY20854). She takes a client-centered approach that starts by listening and identifying the priorities a person brings to the room. Together they set clear goals and build practical skills people can use after sessions end.
Her work blends talking therapy with structured techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She also incorporates EMDR and Jungian ideas when they fit a person’s needs.
In sessions she focuses on understanding feelings and relationships with oneself and others. People practice new coping tools and get concrete strategies for everyday problems like sleep, anger, or workplace stress. The aim is to move beyond surviving toward a fuller, more satisfying life.
Dr. Good believes problems can become chances to change. She emphasizes self-compassion and practical steps so people can reduce suffering and increase resilience. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that guide online work and healing
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It starts with listening and identifying what matters most to the client, then shaping sessions around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is often part of the first weeks of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing elements from different approaches as the work unfolds, and adjusting strategies based on what helps most.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session formats directly before booking. The main practical benefit is flexibility: online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care while relocating within the same state. A therapist and client can decide together how to structure sessions so they fit into everyday life and support steady progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency, addiction, ADHD, and identity concerns such as LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, starting with listening to priorities and setting goals together. Sessions mix talk therapy with practical skill practice to address everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 24 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist PSY20854, and is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does this therapist work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.