Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and big life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely, aiming to build trust quickly so parents and individuals can talk about what matters most. Kristen draws on eight years of experience in social work and therapy to support practical steps forward.

Kristen trained at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, earning a Master of Social Work in 2017 after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Her background includes work in child protective services and in-home therapy for autism, giving her experience with a range of life challenges and family dynamics. She also has experience supporting people affected by trauma, legal system involvement, and addiction.

In sessions she uses a client-centered style that centers the person’s goals and pace. She pairs that stance with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to notice unhelpful thoughts, try new coping skills, and set clear steps toward change.

Kristen often works with people managing stress, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, career transitions, ADHD symptoms, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses less common concerns such as kink and BDSM topics, caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, and reentry after incarceration. Her focus is practical support and steady encouragement.

She offers sessions in ways that fit modern life, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Kristen aims to meet people where they are and help them take the next realistic steps toward their goals.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness approaches in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to calm the body and bring attention back to the present moment, which can help with stress, grief, and anger.

She also brings a client-centered stance to remote work, meaning she prioritizes the client’s goals and comfort. Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative - she will discuss options, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust as progress unfolds so you feel involved in choosing what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, habit tracking, or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules while keeping a steady path toward goals.