Kirsten Suarez, LMFT

Kirsten Suarez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and life changes. She works with individuals concerned about ADHD, bipolar mood shifts, LGBT issues, and caregiver stress. Her first aim is to make therapy feel practical and focused on everyday life.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on respectful conversation and building realistic next steps. Kirsten avoids stigmatizing labels and centers what the person wants to change now.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her tailor conversations and tools to a person’s needs, whether the priority is changing unhelpful thoughts, managing strong emotions, or building consistent daily habits.

Past work has included long experience in behavior analysis and supporting people with autism and developmental differences, along with three years practicing as an LMFT in California. She pairs practical strategies with attention to values and what matters most to the client.

Kirsten encourages a team approach. Together with each client she sets clear goals and small, doable steps. If you want straightforward help for everyday thinking, habits, and coping, she can work with you to create a plan and try out techniques that fit your life.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying your values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods, notice what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. It is a team effort to match tools to the issues you bring.

Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current online session choices before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, let them check in without extra travel, or allow shorter focused meetings when needed. Discuss scheduling and format during the initial steps so sessions can fit into your everyday routine and goals.