Therapist profile
Dr. Kristin Good, CA Psychologist PSY20854
California
California Psychologist - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsCA Psychologist PSY20854
- LicensePsychologist, California / PSY20854
- NPI1598781239
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT based techniques
- DBT skills practice
- EMDR for trauma
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California Psychologist (PSY20854) with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, trauma, LGBT issues, and sleep or eating problems. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her style is straightforward and client-centered. She focuses on the priorities a person brings and helps set clear goals. Sessions include learning practical skills and practicing them so the person can use them after therapy ends.
Dr. Good draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior techniques to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and build coping skills. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories and Jungian ideas when exploring larger personal themes. The emphasis is on methods that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
People who come for help with anger work on recognizing triggers, noticing early warning signs, and trying alternative responses. The work includes skill practice, breathing and attention strategies, and thought-restructuring exercises aimed at reducing reactive responses.
Her approach is practical and paced to fit a client’s readiness. She helps people track progress and adjust techniques when something is not working. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Dr. Good commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and practicing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be practiced in-session and applied to daily life.She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related memories when appropriate. EMDR involves guided processing of disturbing memories to reduce their emotional charge and can help people who struggle with past traumatic events that affect current mood and anger responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, history, and what feels most useful. The plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let them practice skills between appointments without travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in ways that help maintain momentum and support applying skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach, setting goals with each person and teaching skills to apply between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a psychologist in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Psychologist, credential PSY20854, and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions are scheduled after completing the site matching questionnaire. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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