Kristyn Nishimoto, LCSW
Kristyn Nishimoto, LCSW - Trauma and anxiety support
- Trauma informed care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Crisis stabilization skills
About Kristyn Nishimoto
Kristyn Nishimoto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She earned a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Northridge, and has spent her career working in crisis and community mental health settings where she provided crisis de-escalation and stabilization services.
Kristyn brings experience in solution-focused work, mindfulness strategies to help manage depressive and anxiety symptoms, and trauma-focused treatment. She has supported adults, older adults, children, families, and culturally diverse groups, addressing concerns that range from stress and anxiety to trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and parenting challenges.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based approach that centers the client as the expert on their life. She supports people in identifying meaningful goals, recognizing strengths they already possess, and learning practical strategies to build on those strengths. Kristyn works collaboratively to tailor interventions and to introduce tools clients can use between sessions to move toward their goals.
Kristyn aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore change, stabilize during crises, and develop skills for handling life transitions and complex emotional concerns.
Kristyn brings experience in solution-focused work, mindfulness strategies to help manage depressive and anxiety symptoms, and trauma-focused treatment. She has supported adults, older adults, children, families, and culturally diverse groups, addressing concerns that range from stress and anxiety to trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and parenting challenges.
Her practice emphasizes a strengths-based approach that centers the client as the expert on their life. She supports people in identifying meaningful goals, recognizing strengths they already possess, and learning practical strategies to build on those strengths. Kristyn works collaboratively to tailor interventions and to introduce tools clients can use between sessions to move toward their goals.
Kristyn aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore change, stabilize during crises, and develop skills for handling life transitions and complex emotional concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristyn Nishimoto have?
Kristyn Nishimoto has 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy.
Is Kristyn Nishimoto a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: CA LCSW LCSW92499.
In which languages does Kristyn Nishimoto provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristyn Nishimoto located?
Kristyn is located in California.
How can I work with Kristyn Nishimoto as my therapist?
Clients may work with Kristyn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristyn Nishimoto work with international clients?
Yes. Kristyn works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristyn Nishimoto cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match the client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the client can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. In this approach the therapist helps clients explore attachment needs and repair interpersonal patterns, which can be helpful for relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, and challenges with trust and intimacy.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person seeking support, offering a respectful, collaborative space where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem work, and clients facing life transitions by emphasizing empathy and the client’s own goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and skills-based goals like coping with mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristyn collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online sessions using video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographically distant clients. These formats allow clients to engage in consistent care and to practice skills between sessions with support from licensed professionals and therapists.