Dr. Kristin Rice

Collaborative, strengths-based therapy for life transitions

LPC Connecticut

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristin

Dr. Kristin Rice is an LPC practicing in Connecticut who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, she emphasizes clients' existing strengths and works collaboratively to address concerns such as grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, motivational interviewing, and somatic techniques. Dr.

Rice views clients as the experts on their own lives and aims to create practical, skills-based plans that fit each person’s goals and circumstances. She encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to seek support and to build on small changes that lead to meaningful improvements.

Dr. Rice accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Prospective clients in Connecticut and beyond can expect a respectful, goal-oriented process that balances insight with hands-on strategies for coping and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Dr. Rice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support practical change and value-driven living. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. ACT emphasizes learning to accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps, which is useful for coping with life transitions, chronic stress, and areas where avoidance has become limiting.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Rice works with clients to explore which methods suit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and she adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules or those in different locations. These formats allow clients to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Rice address in therapy

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach

Her work is collaborative and strengths-based, combining practical, skills-oriented methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance, attachment-focused, motivational, and somatic techniques to match each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have

Dr. Rice has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relational concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this practice

She is licensed as an LPC and holds license number CT LPC 3796, and she practices out of Connecticut.

Which languages and international options are available

Sessions are provided in English and she accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered

Appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English