Kristin Taman, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

About Kristin

Kristin Taman is a licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, evidence-based therapy to help people manage stress and emotional strain. She brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions and focuses on helping people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Kristin holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.

Her approach blends structured tools with a listening stance. She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to identify automatic negative thoughts and work to shift them.

Background and approach

Kristin also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, and motivational interviewing when clients want help building momentum. Kristin has five years of professional experience and uses that background to guide clear, manageable steps in therapy. She aims to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

Sessions often include working on specific skills, practicing new ways of thinking, and setting small goals between meetings. She has helped with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, bipolar, and ADHD. Kristin meets each person where they are and adapts techniques to the situation.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Kristin encourages small beginnings and practical progress. The focus is on steady change that fits real life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without being ruled by them and refocus on actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by worry or low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at automatic negative thoughts and teaches practical skills to challenge and change them, which often helps with anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to build motivation for change by exploring their goals and ambivalence in a respectful way. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust over time based on what helps. Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to continue work between meetings. With a mix of structured exercises and conversational check-ins, online care can support steady progress and practical skill building.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed in sessions?

Sessions cover stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, bipolar, and ADHD.

What is the general style of therapy?

The work combines directive methods and listening, using structured techniques alongside open conversation to fit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has five years of professional experience working in clinical mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kristin is a licensed mental health counselor, WA LMHC LH61354281, practicing in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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