Krystyna Soch Ridenour, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Krystyna

Krystyna Soch Ridenour is a licensed marriage and family therapist who connects with parents and families feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or conflict. She speaks plainly and listens closely so worried parents can talk through immediate problems. Her tone is calm and direct, and she focuses on practical steps families can use between sessions.

She creates a space where parents and children can share what they are thinking without judgment.

Background and approach

Krystyna aims to help families spot patterns that keep problems going and then try small changes that actually fit daily life. She works with adults, teens, and children, including very young children, tailoring her approach to each age and situation.

Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, client-centered listening to validate feelings, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at family history and solution-focused steps to set clear goals. These methods are chosen to match the family’s needs and pace.

Krystyna has six years of professional experience and is licensed in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She helps with parenting stress, family conflict, communication problems, low self-esteem, mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions often center on improving everyday interactions and coping strategies.

Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process. Krystyna encourages practical experiments and steady progress so families can notice real differences at home and in relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online family care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each family member without judgment. It helps parents and children feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood. Mindfulness practices help families notice stress in the moment and build simple routines to calm down and stay present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Krystyna will talk with the family about goals, preferences, and daily life, and then suggest approaches that match those needs. The plan is collaborative and can change as the family tries different strategies and sees what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into family schedules. These formats let parents connect from home, coordinate with school schedules, and use brief check-ins when a full visit is not possible. The variety of options supports flexible, ongoing work on communication, coping skills, and problem solving.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, control issues, and young adult concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and practical. She uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused steps to help families try concrete changes.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of professional experience working with adults, teens, and children. Her work includes supporting parents and families through everyday struggles and bigger life changes.

Where is she licensed and based?

Krystyna is licensed in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with CA LMFT 131340.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different family schedules and needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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