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- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- client-centered listening
About Kristin
LMHC in Washington with 5 years of clinical experience, Kristin Taman helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and trauma. Kristin uses a mix of conversational and skill-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral tools, Dialectical Behavior strategies, and client-centered listening. She works with adults on issues such as anger, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.
Kristin asks practical questions and listens to how problems show up day to day. She names patterns of automatic negative thinking and works with clients to test and change those thoughts. Sessions can include direct teaching of tools, guided reflection, and collaborative problem solving depending on what a person needs.
Her approach blends directive and nondirective techniques. When a client needs structure, she offers concrete steps and exercises. When someone needs space to make sense of feelings, she leans into reflective listening and open questions.
Kristin emphasizes short, specific skills alongside deeper talk work. That might mean practicing attention and behavioral experiments in session. It might also mean working on values and committed action when feelings are overwhelming.
People who choose to work with Kristin are likely to find clear explanations, practical tasks to try between sessions, and a focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to decide next steps.
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How her therapeutic approaches work for remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to actions that match those values while accepting hard feelings. It is often used when people want to change how they relate to pain, anxiety, or mood swings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and test automatic negative thoughts and then replace unhelpful thinking with more balanced alternatives. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships become conflictual.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Kristin will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and current difficulties. Early sessions focus on assessment and on trying a few strategies to see what feels useful, then the plan is adjusted together based on what helps.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in her biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets therapists teach skills, guide behavioral experiments, and follow progress between meetings in ways that align with daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, family-related concerns, grief, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of directive and nondirective techniques, combining skill teaching with reflective conversation to match a person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.