Kristen Edwards, LCSW

Licensed in Texas · 12 years in practice

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 59593 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1922697697 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Kristen

Kristen Edwards helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career shifts, and related challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, based in Texas and has worked in mental health since 2014. She approaches sessions as a partner in the work.

Kristen focuses on listening first, then finding practical steps that fit each person's life.

Background and approach

She aims to make short-term goals and long-term plans that feel doable. Kristen's background includes inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential drug and alcohol centers, and independent practice. That variety shaped how she matches tools to needs.

She has helped people across the mental health spectrum, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, personality concerns, and substance use issues. In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative techniques when those approaches match a client's goals.

The work is collaborative and practical - talk, experiments between sessions, and small changes that add up. Kristen aims to be flexible about scheduling and session format. She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out to reach out and start a short matching process to find a good fit.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kristen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Co-morbidity
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Kristen names

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Online support

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding together. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters, and helps set goals that feel realistic. This approach is helpful for people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through their concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Kristen uses this approach to spot patterns and try small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help calm racing thoughts and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods and adjust over time so the plan fits the person's life and needs.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people meet face to face when audio and visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing out thoughts feels simpler. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and for matching a format to each person's routine and comfort.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Kristen address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleeping issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and using tools that fit day-to-day life.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, community agencies, residential drug and alcohol centers, and independent practice over 12 years since 2014.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to people outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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