Kristian Wilson, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Affirming care
About Kristian
Kristian Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of experience helping people manage difficult life moments. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. Kristian focuses on creating an affirming space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life changes like career shifts or loss. Kristian also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to a wide range of relational and identity issues, including LGBT concerns and kink-aware conversations.
Kristian draws from client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and testing new, more helpful behaviors. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing help clients stay grounded and move toward goals in manageable steps.
She often uses narrative and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe difficult stories and find practical next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's needs, so clients leave with clear options and doable practices to try between meetings.
Kristian aims to help people build resilience and clearer communication with others. She supports growth through steady, practical steps and compassionate listening, helping clients find what works for their daily life.
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and major life changes like career shifts or loss. Kristian also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to a wide range of relational and identity issues, including LGBT concerns and kink-aware conversations.
Kristian draws from client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and testing new, more helpful behaviors. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing help clients stay grounded and move toward goals in manageable steps.
She often uses narrative and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe difficult stories and find practical next steps. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's needs, so clients leave with clear options and doable practices to try between meetings.
Kristian aims to help people build resilience and clearer communication with others. She supports growth through steady, practical steps and compassionate listening, helping clients find what works for their daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and remote care
Kristian commonly uses client-centered work to keep sessions grounded in what matters to the person in front of her. That means listening first, reflecting what she hears, and shaping the work around your priorities to help you make clear choices.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress because it breaks concerns into steps you can work on between sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kristian will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Together you can adjust the plan as you learn what helps most, and she values small, manageable changes that fit daily life.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a lunch break, reduce commuting time, or allow check-ins when travel or work schedules make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered work to virtual settings so therapy can focus on useful tools and steady progress without requiring large life changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristian address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps, reflective listening, and building skills to manage daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Kristian has 16 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Kristian accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.