Kristin Perkins, LCSW

Kristin Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Kristin aims to make the first sessions straightforward so families and individuals know what to expect.

With 23 years of experience, she draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. She also brings in mindfulness practices to help calm strong emotions and Motivatational Interviewing to support readiness for change.

Kristin keeps therapy focused and goal-oriented. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation, with attention to communication, boundaries, and daily routines. She helps people sort through attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and caregiver stress in clear, manageable steps.

She also addresses life transitions such as divorce, midlife reassessment, workplace stress, and financial worries. Sessions often include practical coaching about next steps, communication tools, and ways to reduce reactivity in tense moments.

Kristin practices in California as an LCSW. She offers several remote session formats to fit busy schedules. People who want a direct, compassionate approach that balances skill-building with emotional understanding may find her style helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kristin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve daily life, which works well in short homework tasks and structured conversations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and manage stress between sessions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kristin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try techniques and adjust based on what helps. She combines practical coaching with emotional exploration so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face discussion and demonstrations of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the work focused and actionable.