- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused
- California LCSW
About Kristy
Kristy LaMar is a licensed clinical social worker in California who supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes in a direct, approachable way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Kristy aims to meet each person where they are and tailor conversations to their needs.
She has four years of professional experience and helps people who are adjusting to life changes and struggling with motivation and confidence. Kristy also offers focused support around adoption and foster care concerns and caregiver stress. Her work often covers relationship communication, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
In sessions she listens carefully and adapts the plan to fit a person’s goals and daily life. Kristy emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people try new ways of coping. She aims to break big problems into manageable steps and build skills people can use between meetings.
Kristy encourages people to name what matters most to them and then set small, clear goals. She guides practical problem solving and helps people notice what gets in the way of change. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage while offering steady support.
People who want straightforward, empathetic help with stress, parenting, mood, or identity concerns may find her approach useful. She asks questions, listens, and works together with each person to shape a plan that fits their life.
Approach selection and online therapy options
Kristy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and emotional coping. One approach emphasizes building everyday coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress, teaching small steps people can use between sessions. Another approach targets mood and self-esteem by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting to improve confidence.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Kristy plans therapy collaboratively and adjusts methods based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and what needs to change so the plan stays useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time, and it can allow quicker check-ins when life is hectic. Different formats can also suit different needs - for example, shorter audio check-ins may work better on a busy day while video sessions allow more face-to-face interaction. Ask about the available session types when you get matched so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristy address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on adoption and foster care related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She listens with sensitivity and tailors conversations to each person's needs while setting clear, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has four years of professional experience helping people with mood, stress, and parenting concerns.
Where is Kristy licensed to practice?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin with Kristy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.