- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Life purpose
About Kristy
Kristy LaMar is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people who are coping with life changes and who are exploring questions about life purpose.
Kristy focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now. She listens for patterns that make day-to-day life harder, and she works with clients to try out different ways of responding. Sessions are practical and rooted in achievable steps rather than long theory talks.
Her work includes supporting people touched by adoption or foster care, those under caregiver strain, and people who feel isolated or struggle with guilt and shame. She also helps with communication problems and family of origin issues. Kristy supports people dealing with women's issues and those trying to rebuild self-love and confidence.
Kristy frames treatment around clear goals and realistic actions. She adapts the pace to each person and checks in about what is and isn't helping. Conversations often include skill-building for managing stress and anxiety, and decision-focused discussion for life changes.
If someone is ready to try therapy, Kristy asks for a short matching questionnaire to begin. That helps identify priorities for the first session and what to focus on next.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach concrete tools for managing worry and low mood. Behavioral strategies break larger goals into small steps to reduce avoidance and increase momentum.Problem-focused techniques help when people face clear life changes or parenting challenges. These methods map out decisions, clarify values, and create step-by-step plans to test what works. They are useful for those exploring life purpose or moving through transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods based on current needs, goals, and preferences. If a technique isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the plan fits the person’s pace and context.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Discuss session length, frequency, and practical arrangements when scheduling the first appointment to match everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical conversation and skill-building to identify patterns and try new responses. Sessions aim for clear, achievable steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.