- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Kristen
Kristen Schmauder is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio. She offers practical support to people managing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and other life changes. She has six years of experience in residential, home, and independent practice settings.
That background means she has met people in different situations and learned to meet them where they are. Her work has included supporting people who have experienced neglect, emotional abuse, and physical abuse.
Background and approach
Kristen uses a blend of straightforward methods including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches. She explains options in plain language and adapts the plan to each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person can manage.
Her style is warm and respectful. She focuses on helping people build skills for anger management, self-esteem, coping with ADHD, and relationship or parenting strains. She also supports those facing career or school challenges and people coping with bipolar mood patterns.
Kristen encourages small, realistic steps toward change. She aims to help people feel more capable and in control of everyday challenges. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the process and helps set clear goals.
What Kristen works with
Everything Kristen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care
Kristen commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and build concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns rooted in past experiences that affect current relationships and emotional reactions.Decisions about which approach to use are collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions can work well if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people keep momentum between appointments or choose a written option during a busy day. These formats aim to increase flexibility and accessibility while supporting steady progress in therapy.
Questions people ask about Kristen
What concerns does Kristen focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating concerns, parenting challenges, career or school problems, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, understanding, and collaborative. She uses a mix of practical techniques and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
What kind of experience does she have?
Kristen has six years of experience working in residential, home, and independent practice settings supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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