Kristen Paeth, LCSW, LICSW

Kristen Paeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns often felt at home and in daily life such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship problems, grief, trauma, substance use, and attention difficulties. Kristen works with adults who bring practical problems and emotional pain and wants to help people find clearer ways forward.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Before moving into private practice she worked as a social worker in Child Protective Services and provided in-home therapy for autistic children. Those jobs shaped how she approaches safety, structure, and real-life problem solving.

Her approach is grounded in client-centered work. That means conversations begin with what the person says matters most. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Mindfulness tools to help people notice patterns, manage intense feelings, and try different responses to old problems.

Sessions include practical goal-setting, skill practice, and chances to reflect on family roles and communication. Kristen draws on experience working with people facing reentry after incarceration, addiction, and legal challenges, while remaining open to a wide range of adult concerns. She aims for straightforward conversation and steady problem-solving rather than jargon or long lectures.

People who choose her often want clear steps they can take between sessions. She encourages slow, sustainable change and works at a pace the individual can manage.

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