- Client-centered care
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ related concerns
About Kristina
Kristina "Kris" Yates is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ-related concerns. She speaks directly and calmly, offering steady support as people take steps toward clearer thinking and better coping. Kris emphasizes each person's strengths and respects their experience as the starting point for change.
With 20 years of experience practicing in California, Kris centers sessions on what matters most to the person in front of her. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and encourages clients to name practical next steps. Sessions focus on improving daily coping, reducing overwhelm, and addressing the emotional impact of life events.
Kris uses client-centered therapy, which means she follows the client's pace and priorities. That approach helps when someone needs a space to be understood and decides goals together with the therapist. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, identity concerns, and recovery from hurtful experiences.
People who work with Kris can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and an emphasis on building useful skills. She supports conversations about attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication struggles. The goal is to help people feel more capable and less stuck in daily life.
Starting therapy can feel hard, and Kris aims to make the process straightforward. She guides people through small changes, offers steady feedback, and helps translate insight into action.
Client-centered care in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and following their priorities. It involves attentive listening, reflecting back what the client says, and helping people identify their own goals. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, identity questions, and healing from past hurt.In online sessions the same collaborative spirit applies. The therapist and client work together to choose the best approach based on needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right style may take a few conversations, and the therapist will check in and adjust as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when useful. It can also help people join sessions from a place that suits their schedule, which many find helpful when juggling work, caregiving, or health needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kris commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication, and mood concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices client-centered therapy, following the client's pace and priorities. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and working together to set practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in clinical practice. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people in her licensed region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on location and the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match your needs with the therapist.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.