Therapist profile
Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLCSW, Wisconsin / 9372-123; LICSW, Minnesota / 32967
- NPI1174112973
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Kristen
Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and LICSW - practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma and related concerns. She also supports people navigating relationship troubles, parenting strain, career change, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
Kristen draws on a client-centered style that starts with listening and building rapport. She uses direct, practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to identify patterns and try small changes. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help with moment-to-moment reactions and stress management.
Her background includes social work in Child Protective Services and in-home therapy for autism, and she has experience working with people who have faced incarceration and legal challenges. Kristen holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and concrete steps. Kristen asks questions, reflects what she hears, and offers exercises to test different responses to anger and stress. She also addresses related topics such as substance use, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues when those affect current behavior.
She aims to work collaboratively and directly, helping clients practice new skills between sessions. People seeking to manage outbursts, reduce workplace frustration, or handle resentment at home will find a practical, straightforward style focused on change and skill building.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristen commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered work means the therapist focuses on listening and reflecting to understand what matters most to the client and to shape goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying thought and behavior patterns that feed anger and testing small behavioral experiments to change those patterns. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kristen works collaboratively with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT exercises for workplace anger, adding mindfulness for immediate de-escalation, or using solution-focused steps to manage specific incidents.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting someone join without being on camera. Discussing scheduling, goals, and practical needs at the first meeting helps decide how to structure sessions so they fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she help with?
She works with adults experiencing snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related difficulties with managing anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered with practical methods. She combines cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a therapist and previously worked as a social worker in Child Protective Services and in-home autism therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not listed here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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