- LMHC in Washington
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Focus on depression
About Kristin
Kristin Taman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She offers calm, straightforward care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with self-esteem and motivation. Kristin welcomes conversations about trauma, anger, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, family-related stress, and ADHD symptoms.
Kristin earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University and has five years of professional experience as an LMHC. She aims to make the therapy room a place where people can say what they think and feel without judgment. Taking the first step is often hard, and she recognizes how much courage that takes.
Her style blends directive and non-directive techniques so sessions match each person’s needs. Kristin often works with clients to notice automatic negative thoughts and then challenge and reframe them. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients name values and take small steps toward them. Dialectical skills and motivational interviewing strategies are included when they fit the goals of the work. Kristin focuses on practical, understandable steps rather than jargon.
Sessions aim to build manageable skills and clearer thinking that people can use outside therapy. Kristin encourages collaboration on goals and pacing so each person moves at a comfortable rate. To begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Kristin earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University and has five years of professional experience as an LMHC. She aims to make the therapy room a place where people can say what they think and feel without judgment. Taking the first step is often hard, and she recognizes how much courage that takes.
Her style blends directive and non-directive techniques so sessions match each person’s needs. Kristin often works with clients to notice automatic negative thoughts and then challenge and reframe them. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients name values and take small steps toward them. Dialectical skills and motivational interviewing strategies are included when they fit the goals of the work. Kristin focuses on practical, understandable steps rather than jargon.
Sessions aim to build manageable skills and clearer thinking that people can use outside therapy. Kristin encourages collaboration on goals and pacing so each person moves at a comfortable rate. To begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.