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Online therapist

Dr. Kristin Tugman

Compassionate counselor with practical support

Credentials
LPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristin

Dr. Kristin Tugman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.

She also supports clients working on self-esteem, career challenges, and motivation. She speaks English and uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Her style is collaborative and strength-based.

She starts by listening and helping clients name what matters most. From there she and the client set simple, practical goals to try between sessions.

Background and approach

She keeps language plain and steps focused so progress feels manageable. In sessions she addresses grief, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She also offers coaching for people who want clearer career direction or help rebuilding confidence.

Compassion fatigue work is part of her practice for those feeling emotionally worn down. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription model can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Instructions to begin are available through the Start Therapy button and a short matching questionnaire. Dr. Tugman values the courage it takes to seek help and treats that first step as important.

She aims to make the process understandable and to help clients try manageable changes that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. Tugman uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she relies on helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that maintain stress and anxiety, then teaches simple tools to shift those patterns. This approach suits work on anxiety, depression, and daily stressors.

Another frequently used method involves problem-focused coaching and goal setting. That work breaks larger concerns like career shifts, motivation, or rebuilding confidence into small, testable steps clients can try between sessions. It can be especially useful for people who want clear next actions and measurable progress.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. She listens to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and suggests techniques that match. Over time the plan is adjusted based on what helps most, so the client and therapist shape the path together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls let people preserve visual connection, phone sessions remove video needs, and live chat or text messaging provide brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit help into a busy life and to maintain momentum between sessions with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, career issues, grief, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, strength-based style that emphasizes plain language and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of professional work experience in behavioral health.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC license in Georgia listed as GA LPC LPC003448 and practices with that credential in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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