- Warm supportive care
- Evidence-based techniques
- Practical, everyday tools
About Kristian
Kristian Skillman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience in California. She creates a warm, supportive space where people can talk through hard things. Parents and individuals often come for help with anxiety, stress, grief, and parenting concerns.
Kristian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward practical change. She helps people name what matters, sort through emotions, and try new ways of relating. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Common issues Kristian addresses include trauma and abuse, depression, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress. She also works with themes such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and building self-love. Conversations aim to turn painful patterns into clearer choices.
Her style is direct but compassionate. She listens carefully and offers straightforward tools to manage intense feelings and improve communication. Parents often appreciate concrete strategies they can use between sessions.
Kristian helps people build clarity and stronger connections. If you want practical support for parenting strains, relationship stress, or recovery from loss or trauma, she offers an approach rooted in real-world skills and steady guidance.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Kristian draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and emotional processing. One common strand emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, using clear steps to test new ways of responding. Another approach centers on processing trauma and building safety in relationships, helping people understand how past events affect present reactions and teaching grounding and pacing strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristian works with each person to figure out what feels most useful based on their goals, history, and daily life. Together they try methods, adjust pace, and decide which tools to keep using between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments by using digital tools and homework tailored to the person's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristian commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and direct with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to help people name emotions, try new behaviors, and apply tools between meetings.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Kristian has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice. That experience shapes how she supports people through transitions and recovery.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a CA LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with Kristian?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.