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Kristian Skillman

Kristian Skillman, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist helping people find steady ground

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  • Warm and direct
  • Evidence-based tools
  • Practical goals

About Kristian

Kristian Skillman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She creates a calm, welcoming atmosphere where people can talk about hard things and begin to make practical changes. Kristian focuses on clear steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.

She meets people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting struggles, trauma and depression. Kristian also helps those navigating divorce and separation, feelings of guilt or shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and the work of forgiveness and self-love. Her practice centers on helping people name what’s happening and try new ways of coping.

Kristian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. Sessions look at patterns that keep a person stuck and introduce tools to reduce overwhelm and improve relationships. She aims to make therapy practical and manageable so progress can be noticed outside the therapy room.

Her style is warm and straightforward. Kristian listens carefully and offers clear feedback and steps to practice between sessions. She helps people set small, doable goals and tracks how those changes affect daily life.

Kristian works with individuals and with interpersonal issues that touch family life. She is based in California and conducts her practice in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Kristian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify negative or automatic thoughts and gently test them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety and low mood over time. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic or painful memories in small, manageable steps so the experience feels less overwhelming and daily functioning can improve.

Choosing the right approach happens together. Kristian will talk with each person about their goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and their preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as needed based on how the person responds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Kristian’s practice supports fitting sessions into busy lives so therapy can work around work, childcare, or school schedules. Online work can make it easier to keep regular meetings, try brief check-ins when life gets busy, and use tools and worksheets between sessions to build new habits without long commutes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristian address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and depression, plus related issues like divorce, shame, loneliness, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on listening, clear feedback, and practical steps people can try between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

Kristian has 15 years of experience as a clinician helping people navigate relationship and emotional challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with Kristian?

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

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