Kristen Barrett, LPC

Kristen Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She brings five years of experience in settings that include in-home care, hospitals, independent offices, and an outpatient day program. Kristen focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, relationship and family conflict, and stress-related concerns.

She aims to make sessions upbeat, positive, and supportive. Kristen pays attention to each person's culture and life context and starts from wherever someone is in their journey. She uses practical techniques to help people set goals and take steps that fit their lives.

Her background includes work with a broad range of clinical needs, and she has experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and mild autism. Kristen describes her style as warm and supportive while also willing to address difficult issues directly.

In sessions she blends person-centered listening with evidence-based tools. Cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness skills, and solution-focused methods are common parts of her work. Kristen also draws on motivational interviewing and other approaches when they match a person’s goals.

People who choose Kristen often want straightforward strategies they can use between sessions. She helps clients break larger problems into manageable steps, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. To start, she asks about what matters most and builds a plan around those priorities.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Kristen commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress, emotional reactivity, and moments of overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She listens for what matters most and adjusts strategies based on progress and preference.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people look for online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend regular sessions. Online work can still include active skill practice, goal setting, and check-ins between meetings to help people make steady progress.