Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW
Experienced clinical social worker supporting complex challenges
- Trauma and abuse support
- Addiction and reentry work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kristen Paeth
Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings eight years of professional experience to her practice. She holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials, which indicate advanced clinical licensure in social work and capacity to provide therapeutic services. Her background includes several years as a social worker in Child Protective Services and delivering in-home therapy for autistic children, experiences that shaped her ability to work with complex family and behavioral concerns.
Kristen has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of addiction-related issues including sex, alcohol, and drug addiction. She has also worked with individuals facing incarceration, legal challenges, and reentry into society, and has considerable experience with adult men transitioning back into community life after incarceration. Alongside those areas, she addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and work-related or career difficulties.
Trained at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a Master of Social Work in 2017 and holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Kristen emphasizes a client-centered style. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Mindfulness techniques while meeting clients where they are in their journey. Kristen focuses on building rapport, listening closely to each person’s story, and offering support and motivation to help clients move toward their goals.
She frames change as a process that requires vulnerability, empathy, and willingness, and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect for the individual’s experience and readiness to grow.
Kristen has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of addiction-related issues including sex, alcohol, and drug addiction. She has also worked with individuals facing incarceration, legal challenges, and reentry into society, and has considerable experience with adult men transitioning back into community life after incarceration. Alongside those areas, she addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and work-related or career difficulties.
Trained at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a Master of Social Work in 2017 and holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Kristen emphasizes a client-centered style. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and Mindfulness techniques while meeting clients where they are in their journey. Kristen focuses on building rapport, listening closely to each person’s story, and offering support and motivation to help clients move toward their goals.
She frames change as a process that requires vulnerability, empathy, and willingness, and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect for the individual’s experience and readiness to grow.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristen Paeth have?
Kristen Paeth has 8 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Kristen Paeth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details: WI LCSW 9372-123, MN LICSW 32967.
In which languages does Kristen Paeth provide therapy?
Kristen provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristen Paeth located?
Kristen is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Kristen Paeth as my therapist?
You can work with Kristen Paeth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristen Paeth work with international clients?
Kristen Paeth does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristen Paeth cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kristen uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful and collaborative relationship, focusing on each person’s strengths and personal goals. This approach helps clients who benefit from a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to address anxiety, depression, and coping patterns. Mindfulness therapy is employed alongside these methods to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce stress through simple attention and breathing practices.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques to meet people where they are on their journey.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or those who prefer different communication styles. These formats make it easier for clients to maintain consistent care and connect with a licensed therapist from a range of settings.