Kristin Taman, LMHC

Kristin Taman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. She focuses on practical strategies to reduce anxiety and stress and to help people feel steadier day to day. Kristin aims to make the first steps feel manageable and meets people where they are. She uses a mix of straightforward and reflective approaches to tailor sessions to each person. Kristin often helps clients notice automatic negative thoughts and then gently challenge them. That process can lead to clearer choices and a calmer mood. Her work covers a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family worries, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills you can try between meetings. Kristin earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University and brings five years of professional experience. She creates an open space for people to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. The aim is to work together toward answers that make sense for each person. In sessions she blends directive techniques - offering specific tools and exercises - with non-directive listening when people need space to talk. That balance helps her match methods to what a person prefers and what their situation needs.

How key approaches translate to online care

Kristin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that often fit well online. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting automatic negative thoughts and building practical skills for mood and behavior changes. That makes it useful for anxiety, depression, and managing daily stress. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and values-based action, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so sessions stay relevant and useful. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins, the ability to share thoughts between sessions, and flexibility for people with busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to keep working on goals in ways that suit each person.