Kristen Barrett, LPC

Kristen Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with five years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across multiple care environments including in-home services, hospital settings, a private office, and directing an outpatient day program for individuals with severe mental illness. That breadth of experience supports her comfort with a wide range of concerns and levels of clinical need.

Her clinical work emphasizes anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, depression, anger management, family and relationship conflict, and related concerns. She has also worked with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those with mild autism. Kristen aims to cultivate an upbeat, positive, and supportive atmosphere where clients feel encouraged to address difficult issues and pursue meaningful change.

Kristen grew into counseling from a lifelong interest in supporting others, turning natural listening and supportive instincts into professional skill through formal training. She believes reducing stigma around seeking help is important and strives to make the process less overwhelming and more hopeful for each person she works with. Building rapport is central to her approach, and she focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their stories and work toward goals.

Her practice is informed by person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and eclectic principles. She primarily uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling, while also integrating more traditional counseling methods when appropriate. Kristen describes her style as warm and supportive yet ready to address struggles directly, collaborating with clients to set goals and practical steps toward improvement.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work with Kristen Barrett

Kristen Barrett integrates client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective and goals at the center of care. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building strong rapport so clients feel heard and supported while exploring self-esteem, relationship dynamics, and life changes.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and practical coping strategies for ADHD and stress management.

Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, teaching skills to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult emotions. These techniques often complement CBT and client-centered work, especially for stress, grief, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Kristen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kristen offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their work to each client.