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Kristin Danner

Kristin Danner, LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 11+ years of experience

Practical therapy for stress and relationships

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 59447
NPI
1083396303

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  • 11 years experience
  • LCSW in Texas
  • Focus on resilience

About Kristin

Kristin Danner is an LCSW in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, trauma and LGBTQ concerns. She brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier day to day.

Kristin centers her work on collaboration. She treats each person as the author of their own life and works alongside them to name what feels stuck. Sessions aim to build emotional strength, clarify goals, and break problems into manageable steps.

Her approach draws on methods that focus on relationships, thoughts and coping skills. Kristin uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and urges.

Therapy with Kristin tends to be straightforward and goal oriented. People can expect small experiments between sessions, coaching on communication, and practice strategies for stress and mood. She also addresses issues like caregiver strain, body image, codependency, and aging and geriatric issues when they come up.

Kristin encourages people to move at a pace that feels doable. She aims to help clients find more resilience, clearer choices, and greater calm in daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and find different choices in how they connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches practical skills to shift daily thinking.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about your goals, try out methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to find strategies that fit your needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include more flexibility in scheduling and easier fitting of sessions into a busy day. Online care can help people keep continuity of treatment when travel or work makes in-person visits hard. The profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking to ensure they match your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristin commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and LGBTQ issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments between meetings, and skill practice for everyday life.

What is her clinical background?

Kristin has 11 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist. She emphasizes building emotional strength and resilience over time.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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