Therapist profile
Kriss Light, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 78311
- NPI1831673201
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Attachment work
- CBT tools
- EMDR for trauma
About Kriss
Kriss Light is a California LMFT with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, anger, and low self-esteem.
Kriss keeps language direct and practical in sessions. She helps people name what they feel and look at how those feelings affect behavior. Conversations aim to make confusing patterns clearer so clients can try different responses in daily life.
Her background draws on several clinical approaches, including attachment-focused work, client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused techniques, and EMDR. She uses these tools to address painful memories, attachment patterns, and recurring emotional reactions that fuel anger and other distress.
Kriss often starts by identifying repeating relationship and coping patterns. From there she and the client pick manageable steps to test new ways of handling conflict, stress, or triggers. Sessions include reflection, skill practice, and planning for real-life situations.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. People who come in wanting clearer control over their temper, less reactivity at work, or fewer arguments at home will find a practical orientation toward changing daily habits and responses.
Kriss offers an initial consult to see if the fit feels right. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in California as an LMFT.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. Online sessions using this approach look at recurring connection problems and help clients try new responses to triggers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into clear steps. In remote sessions CBT often uses practical exercises and homework to practice calmer responses between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kriss will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in early sessions. That decision is reviewed over time so the plan evolves with progress and setbacks.
The biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm the up-to-date session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice new skills in the actual environments where problems arise. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment and CBT tools to work effectively at a distance, while EMDR elements can be introduced when clinically appropriate.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related patterns.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Sessions blend attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kriss has 15 years of experience working with people on stress, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT practicing in California and lists that credential as her professional qualification.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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