Kristen Rawls, LSCSW

Kristen Rawls is a Kansas-licensed clinician with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger, and depression. He practices with attention to respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a space where clients feel acknowledged and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

As an LSCSW - a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - Kristen combines practical strategies with collaborative care to address a range of concerns, from relationship and family challenges to coping with life transitions, grief, trauma, and substance use issues. He adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s circumstances and goals, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to support problem solving, emotional regulation, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Kristen recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and values the decision to reach out for support. He focuses on meeting clients where they are and tailoring the work to their unique needs, helping them build skills and insight at a pace that feels manageable and purposeful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kristen Rawls

Kristen Rawls integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical skills for accepting thoughts and feelings while taking action toward personal values - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy with Kristen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.