Therapist profile
Kristin Taylor, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and parenting
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- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Kristin
Kristin Taylor is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addictions, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy, anger, and self-esteem.
Kristin uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage problems at home and at work. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful patterns and teach new skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are introduced to reduce immediate distress and build small wins.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Social Work earned in 1994. Much of her recent career has been spent in private practice, providing ongoing therapeutic support to adults juggling relationship and parenting pressures. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to day-to-day concerns.
Sessions often include somatic techniques and grounding exercises to connect physical sensation with emotion. Kristin may also use breath work, inner child work, and simple movement practices when those fit a person's goals. These methods are presented as options, and each step is taken at a comfortable pace.
People meeting Kristin can expect clear explanations of tools and short-term strategies alongside deeper work when wanted. She focuses on helping people stabilize, build coping routines, and address the specific problems they bring into sessions.
How sessions work
How Kristin’s approaches translate to online work
Kristin draws on client-centered therapy to listen first and understand immediate struggles. This approach focuses on the person’s concerns and priorities, so sessions begin with what matters most and move at a comfortable pace.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleep, and mood. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside CBT to set short-term goals and track small, practical changes between sessions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kristin will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust as progress is made. The process typically mixes skill-building, reflective conversation, and practical tasks agreed on together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using in-the-moment tools like guided breathing, brief mindful practices, and homework exercises that slot into daily life.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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What concerns does she focus on?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addictions, sleep problems, trauma, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to address immediate problems and longer term patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of clinical experience, including many years working in private practice with adults managing relationship and parenting pressures.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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