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Kristin Fahey

Therapist · Georgia

Kristin Fahey, LCSW, CSW

Compassionate guidance for anxious thoughts and habits

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  • Focus on thoughts
  • Practical habits
  • Values driven

About Kristin

Kristin Fahey is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and depression. She is approachable and calm, and she focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect mood and connection. Kristin aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She works to create an open space where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations center on what is happening now and practical ways to respond to difficult moments. Kristin uses clear, straightforward language and keeps goals focused and realistic.

With thirty years of professional experience, Kristin draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She often uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thinking, commit to values-based action, and strengthen communication in close relationships. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes that build better daily habits.

Kristin also addresses concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation, substance use, eating issues, fertility stress, aging and geriatric matters, and family of origin problems. She listens for patterns that maintain distress and works with clients to try different strategies.

Her work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort. Kristin supports people through setbacks and steady progress, helping clients create routines and practices that support long-term well-being.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How Kristin’s Approaches Can Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase purposeful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and shifting specific thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and feel heard while deciding what changes to try.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kristin will collaborate with each person to identify which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She adjusts interventions over time based on what works and what doesn’t, and she involves the client in planning next steps.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling easier. They also let someone choose sessions that match practical needs - for example, a shorter check-in when time is tight or an audio session when bandwidth is limited. Overall, online work aims to make it easier to practice new habits and use therapeutic tools between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, plus many related areas like caregiver stress, body image, substance use, and family problems.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Sessions are client-centered and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. Techniques come from approaches like ACT and CBT to support clearer thinking and behavior change.

How long has she worked in this field?

Kristin has thirty years of professional experience working with people across a variety of concerns and life stages.

Where is Kristin licensed to practice?

She holds a Georgia LCSW and practices in Georgia as indicated by her credentials LCSW and CSW.

What languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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