Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who aims to help people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults facing addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship or parenting challenges. Kristen writes plainly and listens closely to each person’s story before shaping therapy around their needs.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017 and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Kristen has eight years of experience as a therapist and several additional years working in social work roles, including Child Protective Services and in-home therapy for autistic clients.

Her approach is client-centered, meaning she focuses on building a collaborative relationship and following the person’s lead. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Mindfulness techniques to help people identify patterns, try new skills, and set realistic goals.

Kristen has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, substance use, incarceration-related reentry issues, and sexual behavior concerns. She describes herself as a good listener and aims to challenge and support clients as they pursue change.

Kristen practices in Wisconsin and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. People who want to begin meet a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered work focuses on building trust and listening closely to each person's story. Online sessions can be used to talk through what matters most, set priorities, and co-create goals that feel manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online CBT sessions often use short exercises, homework between meetings, and concrete problem-solving to reduce anxiety or depression.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple practices. In remote sessions, a therapist can guide brief mindfulness exercises and then help apply what was learned to daily routines and stress management.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the person's needs, preferences, and goals and suggest which methods to try. Adjustments are made along the way based on what helps.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or sessions outside standard work hours; others like the option to meet from wherever they are. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so sessions can fit into everyday life.