Kristena Partridge, LCSW

Kristena Partridge is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with five years of professional experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical psychotherapy and to support clients through complex life challenges using evidence-based techniques and practical skills.

Her practice focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and motivation, career difficulties, depression, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, commitment and control concerns, chronic illness and disability, and compassion fatigue. Kristena blends a strengths-oriented perspective with goal-focused work to help clients identify resources within themselves and build new coping strategies.

Kristena values the client as the expert of their own story and seeks to partner with each person to clarify goals, explore patterns, and develop clearer pathways forward. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and approaches the work with respect, patience, and practical support to help clients make meaningful changes over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Kristena Partridge uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and personal strengths. One approach emphasizes strengths-based work - identifying existing resources and values to build confidence, improve self-esteem, and guide decision-making in relationships and career matters. Another component is trauma-informed care - attending to how past hurt and abuse affect present functioning and teaching grounding and coping strategies that support recovery and resilience. She also incorporates skills-focused interventions that teach coping, emotion regulation, and problem-solving for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristena collaborates with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they set priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback indicate what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access care from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.