Kristen Patryna

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Growth

Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and compulsive symptoms. Her client-centered approach prioritizes a respectful, equal therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and adapts to each person’s goals and preferences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used to teach emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that support coping across stressful situations.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach tends to be a collaborative process. Kristen works with clients to explore which strategies feel most useful for their needs and goals, adjusting techniques and pacing as the relationship develops so treatment stays aligned with personal values and practical aims.

Online therapy with Kristen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while preserving a regular connection with a licensed professional committed to working toward each client’s stated goals.