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Kristin Thompson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kristin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kristin. View 53 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

She is one of the best.

Reviewed November 2024

So far so good! Just started but a great experience so far!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Kristin

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

We all have experienced times when life seems challenging. Whether it be a period of transition, ongoing struggles with mental wellness or a loss that can seem overwhelming. Or maybe you are struggling with the current times, that can find us in a world that might not feel very stable or safe. Routines have been interrupted, financial stressors have been amplified, and health/livelihood are being questioned. You don’t have to go through these times alone. And in these moments, you might benefit by chatting with a counselor. And that’s where I come into play.

I am an experienced therapist that assists others that are wanting to change old patterns in order to create growth and change. I specialize in working with adults in the following areas: LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, chronic medical conditions (to include HIV), grief/loss and trauma. I use a combination of skills and interventions to foster resiliency and empower clients to reach their individualized goals. I believe in a holistic approach (mind and body connection) and utilize mindfulness interventions to help clients be present and grounded. I believe it’s important to understand how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all interconnected.

Therapy is an authentic and secure connection between the client and therapist. It consists of a space of safety, respect and acceptance between both entities. The therapeutic process can consist of only a few sessions to address immediate concerns (or to get a tune-up as I call it) or it can be extended to address long standing patterns. The first (and sometimes hardest) step is to send me an email to initiate services. I look forward to working alongside you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression Compassion fatigue Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Adoption and foster care Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Emptiness Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Narcissism Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kristin Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639726367.

  • LCSW · Texas · 54834 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kristin Thompson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

53 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Comfortable Helpful Listens Helped Understand Helping Knowledgeable The best

She is one of the best.

Reviewed November 2024

So far so good! Just started but a great experience so far!

Reviewed August 2024

Kristin in amazing. I really enjoy my time with her and she has helped me learn a lot about myself. She’s also great at providing resources, ideas and suggestions that are very helpful. Highly recommend her for therapy!

Reviewed July 2024

She is an incredible therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

Kristin is knowledgeable, helpful, and determined to help with the things I'm dealing with. She gives applicable suggestions and meets me where I am, I definitely recommend her talents as a therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

I’ve tried therapy a lot over the past 20 years and never connected with any therapist. I never had a break through, I never felt the benefits, I never saw improvement. My experience with my BetterHelp therapist is polar opposite. This is the first time in my life that I feel like I’m starting to understand how I uniquely process my own reality. Slowly but surely, I’m starting to recognize patterns that I fall prey to and am discovering I’m capable of rising above these challenges. It’s liberating. I highly recommend my therapist and I highly recommend BetterHelp.

Reviewed April 2024

Kristin has been the most incredible therapist I could have hoped for. She is timely, professional, empathetic, and overall just great at her job! I appreciate how LGBTQ friendly she is.

Reviewed March 2024

Kristin is a good listener! She helps me understand my issues and is very supportive and kind. I enjoy talking to her and she is not judgemental at all! I feel a lot more confident and I improved my self esteem.

Reviewed February 2024

Kristin is fabulous and has been extremely helpful during this journey!

Reviewed January 2024

Kristin is a wonderful therapist who is very patient, friendly, and kind. She understands my needs and always provides resources when needed. She’s very respectful of boundaries and a wonderful person to work with. She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had!

Reviewed March 2021

I feel heard and respected, I have had nothing but a positive experience so far.

Reviewed November 2020

Kristin is a kind, concerned, profesional therapist. She has a way of opening your mind to really see and understand your needs and start working towards meeting them.

Reviewed November 2023

Kristin is the best. She's super kind, super patient, just like the most perfect person as far as therapists go. Shes so good at what she does that I've never felt uncomfortable confiding in her, especially about tough topics.

Reviewed November 2023

She has a calm voice

Reviewed September 2023

Kristin is the absolute best! I feel so comfortable taking her advice and being completely raw in our sessions!!

Reviewed July 2023

My experience with therapy sessions under Kristin has been nothing short of transformative. Kristin consistently exhibits professionalism, warmth, and a genuine commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of their emotions and mental health. Kristin's therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and understanding. She has an incredible ability to listen attentively, without judgment, and create a safe space for exploring personal challenges. Her insightful questions and guidance encourage clients to dive deeper into their thought patterns and emotions, leading to profound self-discovery and growth. Highly skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques, Kristin tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. She provides tools and strategies that help clients overcome anxiety, cope with stress, and improve overall well-being. Additionally, her extensive knowledge in mental health allows her to recommend relevant resources, such as books and support groups, that further support the healing journey. One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Kristin is her ability to foster a strong therapeutic alliance. Through her warm and genuine demeanor, clients feel valued, heard, and respected in every session. This trust enables them to be open and honest about their struggles, ultimately facilitating significant personal growth. In conclusion, my experience with Kristin has been invaluable, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective therapist, Kristin is undoubtedly the person to see. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or seeking personal growth, she will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Reviewed March 2023

She is an amazing therapist!

Reviewed January 2023

Kristin is a very empathetic listener. She helps me understand myself better and gives me ways to better manage my emotions without changing who I am. I am thoroughly enjoying this journey!

Reviewed December 2022

She has been the best Therapist I’ve ever had. I feel like she really knows how to help me.

Reviewed June 2022

Kristin has been the best therapist I have ever connected with on and off this app over several years. I’ve had some good, some bad, but she’s finally been the one I feel I’ve really connected with. I feel I have made a lot of progress emotionally as well as in my relationships with others with her assistance. I am setting and working towards my goals with her guidance. I have never felt an ounce of negative judgement from her. She asks me clarifying questions and centers me back to solution oriented thinking the times I have been on a tangent or having difficulty expressing my feelings. She is very open minded and full of resources she recommends. There is a very warm open energy to her that really can’t be put into words and only experienced. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a very professional yet warm and down to earth therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Kristin is so kind, caring, and personable. I appreciate everything she has done for me. Highly recommended.

Reviewed March 2022

She's amazing, have recommended her to a friend

Reviewed March 2022

I am so grateful for your knowledge and compassion! Thank you

Reviewed January 2022

Kristin has been very helpful, she is a great listener and she gives motivational advices. She helped me reconstructed my goals, I learned a lot from our 4 therapy sessions. Highly recommended!

Reviewed January 2022

Kristin is a phenomonal listener and always has great advice and strategies for helping me with my goals. I am looking forward to continuing to work with her!

Reviewed January 2022

Kristin has been so helpful to me in the last few months. Because of her help and guidance, I am more emotionally intelligent and mature, I am able to work through stressful situations and let things go that I was carrying around in the past.

Reviewed January 2022

Kristin has been phenomenal is helping me through the challenges of life. She listens and pays attention and I never have to wonder if she truly understand me or how I feel. She's very attentive and is just overall a great therapist! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Reviewed November 2021

Kristin is awesome! She's really helped me see some things that I didn't even know I was experiencing. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2021

Kristin is a great listener, and I appreciate that she is not afraid to prompt me in ways that I think about things differently, from a new perspective. She sends helpful resources and journal prompts so that ai can continue the work between sessions. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2021

After a few session I started feeling better she is so genuine and a great listener. I started looking forward to our sessions felt like she was a friend. We dug deep into difficult topics I just get so comfortable.

Reviewed September 2021

Kristin has been nothing but supportive of me. I cannot begin to describe how much working with her weekly has improved my skills in dealing with my struggles. I greatly appreciate her ability to listen to me and not only give me sound advice but let me know my feelings are valid. I really hope she knows how much she has helped me.

Reviewed September 2021

I have enjoyed my sessions with Kristin. I feel heard, respected and cared for. Kristin listens to me and supplies me with the tools to create positivity in my life. I am healing and working on improving my mental space with Kristin's help. She is super easy to talk to and I feel very comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her.

Reviewed September 2021

Kristin is just awesome! She is attentive and always has great advice for calming down or for just going for your goals.

Reviewed September 2021

Kristin is great. She understands the concerns I am having and able to help me work through possible actions or change the perspective in order to make progress. She’s easy to talk to as well!

Reviewed August 2021

Kristin has been so helpful to me. She asks questions to get you thinking and help you come to the solution in your own words. She actively listens to me and validates my feelings.

Reviewed August 2021

Kristin is the sweetest and is such a comfortable person to talk to. She has helped me tremendously!

Reviewed July 2021

Kristin listens to me and provide me great feedback.

Reviewed July 2021

I really don’t think I would be the person I am today without kristin! I went through a very low time in my life, and she helped me learn different ways to see and approach things!

Reviewed July 2021

She is the no BS type of counselor that I was looking for. She understands my goals and encourages vulnerability in a very approachable way. I love working with her and I think that having her in my life is a huge benefit. I recommend her strongly.

Reviewed May 2021

I came to BetterHelp and was recommended to Kristen during a crazy week of my life. I was focused and worried about one particular thing, but felt comfortable branching out and talking about multiple areas of my life. I felt that she listened and always gave me room to share as much or as little as I felt comfortable doing.

Reviewed May 2021

Kristin is very understanding and always makes me feel like my feelings and opinions matter. I feel very confident and comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed March 2021

Kristin is very responsive, compassionate and knowledgeable. I’m very grateful for her support and expertise.

Reviewed February 2021

Kristin does such a good job listening to me and helping me work through things that come up in life. She is knowledgeable, caring and empathetic. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.

Reviewed January 2021

My entire life has changed for the better thanks to Kristin!

Reviewed January 2021

So far Kristin is exceeding my expectations. She makes me feel heard.

Reviewed December 2020

Kris has been awesome!

Reviewed November 2020

She listens and comes up with good advice and plans.

Reviewed November 2020

She has been an amazing counselor. Very good at listening to you and offering help and suggestions. Very knowledgeable and understanding. Doesn’t judge you and wants to help you succeed in every way possible.

Reviewed September 2020

Kristin is a really great counselor. She listens to your needs, she's open and honest with you as well. She understands your needs and makes you feel like you're important.

Reviewed September 2020

Kristin has been nothing but professional, kind, understanding, and patient. As a first time therapy patient, this has been a wonderful experience. I was apprehensive at first, but I have felt better since starting with Kristin.

Reviewed September 2020

It has only been 2 sessions, but at this time I feel she is doing/asking what is necessary to help understand the background of my concerns.

Reviewed August 2020

She is saving my life!!! <3

Reviewed August 2020

I feel like Kristin is a very caring person which is great for what I need since I need someone that I feel comfortable with to open up. I talk alot about how I'm feeling and I feel like she listens to everything and takes in every piece of information that I give her instead of just focusing on one part. Except when we are purposefully going into depth on the matter. Her approach to questioning in order to get to the root of the problem I feel are very direct and helpful for the problems I'm dealing with that helps me explore my thoughts about how I'm feeling and the deeper problems. She is great at responding to my journals and posts online addressing mostly everything I said in a reasonable time. I feel like she is dependable for helping me find solutions where I'm at the point where if I'm feeling a certain way I can talk to her about it to work out a solution that I'll happy with.

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kristin Thompson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kristin Thompson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kristin Thompson speak?

Kristin Thompson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kristin Thompson have?

Kristin Thompson has 4 years of experience.

Where is Kristin Thompson licensed to practice?

Kristin Thompson is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Kristin Thompson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kristin Thompson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kristin Thompson offer?

Kristin Thompson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kristin Thompson?

Kristin Thompson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kristin Thompson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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