Kristl Bray , LCSW

Kristl Bray is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She offers steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and identity questions. Her work emphasizes listening and helping clients find tools that fit their lives.

Her sessions focus on real-life skills and clearer thinking. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy to help reframe unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical behavior therapy strategies add skills for strong emotions and better regulation.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help clients notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values. Attachment-based and client-centered perspectives shape how she builds trust and understands relationship patterns. The mix is kept practical, not jargon-filled.

Kristl has supported people through grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, and work or career strain. She also addresses issues around intimacy, body image, and sexual identity in an affirming way. Her background includes work with aging concerns, adoption and foster-care histories, and blended family questions.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to people inside and outside the United States. Kristl practices from Montana and draws on long experience to help people cope with life transitions. She aims to be straightforward and respectful while helping clients build resilience.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and practicing small actions that match personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication when relationships feel volatile.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristl will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps, so therapy can evolve as progress happens.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video works well for in-depth conversations and body language cues. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can provide flexible, paced support between sessions. These options let people access experienced, licensed professionals from Montana without rearranging their whole schedule.