Kristin Perkins , LCSW

Kristin Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship stress, family conflict, trauma, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Kristin offers a calm, respectful presence and works with each person to shape goals that matter to them.

With 23 years of experience, she draws on approaches that match the issue at hand. Sessions often include tools to change unhelpful thoughts, communication practice for strained relationships, and skills to manage distress after trauma. She adapts the pace and focus to what each person needs in the moment.

Kristin helps people untangle repeated patterns that began in early family life or long-term relationships. She listens for underlying attachment and control concerns and guides clients toward clearer boundaries and healthier choices. Practical coaching around life purpose, finances, and workplace stress is also available when those areas are adding pressure.

Her work addresses themes such as abandonment, communication problems, midlife transitions, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, sexuality questions, and post-traumatic stress. Women’s issues are listed among her areas of focus and may be discussed in sessions when relevant.

Kristin practices in California as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She conducts sessions in English and offers several online formats for people who need flexible ways to connect.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Kristin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice feelings without getting swept away, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and trauma responses.

She also draws on Imago Relationship Therapy when relationship repair and communication work are needed. Imago emphasizes understanding each partner's experience and practicing new ways to listen and respond, which can change repeated cycles in conversations and fights.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. Kristin will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit the concern, and adjust as progress is made. She encourages small experiments in session so people can see what helps and what to use between meetings.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when typing a thought feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going around a busy life.