Dr. Kristen Rumley, LCSW

Dr. Kristen Rumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings more than 20 years of clinical experience and an authentic, down-to-earth approach to therapy. As a USAF veteran who served eight years on active duty, she combines practical life experience with clinical training to support clients facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and confidence challenges, and depression. She has spent 15 years specializing in work with military members, military families, first responders, and disaster response, and she frequently helps people with relationship concerns, boundaries, and attachment-related issues. Dr. Rumley explains that LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license for providing mental health services.

She creates an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and she aims to be genuine and straightforward in sessions. Dr. Rumley frames therapy as a collaborative process rooted in the therapeutic relationship and believes clients already possess the capacity to change self-concept, behaviors, and attitudes when supported effectively. Her role is to help clients discover and understand themselves to foster personal growth. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and commends people for taking that first step. Dr. Rumley prefers video sessions and is open to phone appointments; she does not offer live chat options for one-on-one counseling. She appreciates the trust clients place in her as they work through difficult experiences.

Approaches for Online Therapy with Dr. Kristen Rumley

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. Through this approach Dr. Rumley helps clients explore attachment styles, improve relationship security, and address issues like abandonment, codependency, and boundary struggles.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and capacity for growth. Dr. Rumley provides empathic listening and nonjudgmental support so clients can clarify values, boost self-esteem, and make motivated changes at their own pace.

Mindfulness Therapy invites practical skills for staying grounded in the present moment to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety. Simple awareness practices are used to increase emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Rumley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on her clinical experience and the client’s goals to shape sessions over time.

For clients who prefer remote care, Dr. Rumley primarily offers video sessions and is also open to phone appointments. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy routines.