- Attachment issues
- CBT strategies
- EMDR when appropriate
About Kriss
Kriss Light is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Kriss also lists family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and fatherhood issues among her focus areas.
Kriss uses a mix of approaches in session. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds influence current relationships. Client-centered methods guide sessions so people can lead the conversation about what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
She also incorporates emotionally-focused work to address relationship distress and uses EMDR for processing memories when appropriate. Sessions tend to be conversational and direct, with attention to patterns that repeat across time and relationships. The aim is clearer understanding of why certain feelings or reactions keep happening.
Kriss describes therapy as a collaborative process. She asks questions, listens for recurring patterns, and offers grounded strategies alongside reflective discussion. Parents who notice family roles or old expectations shaping current choices will find a focus on family of origin influences.
To begin, Kriss asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based pricing varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How Kriss blends therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people recognize repeat dynamics in trust, closeness, and distance so they can try different ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead in sessions. The therapist listens carefully and reflects what she hears, which can help you clarify your priorities and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavioral changes. It is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and day-to-day coping skills.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Kriss will help you figure out what fits best based on your goals and preferences. That process is collaborative: she asks about your history, what has helped before, and what you want to change, then suggests approaches to try together.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. Some approaches translate well to remote meetings because they are conversational or skills-focused. Discuss format preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire so the session plan fits your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational. She combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques to identify patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on relational and individual concerns.
What credential and region are listed?
She is an LMFT, licensed in California, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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