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Kristian Wilson

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Kristian Wilson, LMHC, LPC

Florida

LMHC and LPC - anger and relationship work

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC, LPC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH11336; LPC, Georgia / LPC016644
  • NPI1346557337
  • Experience16 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • Anger management skills
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Kristian

Kristian Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges. Kristian also supports people dealing with career strain, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and the fallout from trauma and abuse.

She uses clear, practical conversation to pinpoint patterns that fuel repeated reactions. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed in everyday life. Kristian blends goal-focused work with attention to how thoughts and habits feed emotions like anger or resentment.

Her background includes multiple evidence-informed methods. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people test and reframe unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing tools are used to develop present-moment focus and build motivation for change.

Kristian is comfortable discussing a wide range of personal topics, including attachment issues, body image, caregiving stress, and complex sexual cultures such as kink and BDSM. She also addresses adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric concerns, and long-term medical or pain issues that affect mood and daily functioning.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. New clients are guided through practical steps for managing intense feelings, transforming communication patterns, and setting realistic goals. Language used in sessions is English and she accepts international clients.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and personal experience. Online sessions using this approach often center on listening, reflecting, and helping the client decide next steps. It suits people who want collaborative problem-solving and clearer personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing different responses. In remote sessions, CBT can include concrete exercises, brief homework, and step-by-step plans to manage anger, anxiety, or sleep problems.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice bodily cues and present-moment reactions without judgment. Online work can teach simple practices to calm reactivity and reduce impulsive responses to stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide what fits based on goals, current struggles, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress and feedback become clear.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, allow quick check-ins when stress spikes, and offer flexibility for people who travel or live abroad. Licensed professionals can use structured exercises, thought records, and guided mindfulness in remote sessions to keep sessions focused and practical.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Florida, Georgia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using clear conversation to identify patterns and set achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Florida as a licensed clinician.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are used for appointments?

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.

How are fees handled?

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

What do I do to begin working together?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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