Dr. Kristin Good, CA Psychologist
Compassionate psychologist focused on practical change
Book with Kristin- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California psychologist who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life challenges. She sees clients in English and Spanish and draws on 24 years of experience in clinical work.
Her work also addresses trauma, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiver or family-related stress. Dr. Good takes a client-centered approach.
She begins by listening to what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Then she and the client set clear goals and practice skills that can be used long term. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady progress rather than jargon. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing emotions and relationships.
She also uses EMDR for trauma-related memories and draws on Jungian ideas to help people understand deeper patterns in their lives. People can expect respectful, straightforward conversations that aim to reduce suffering and build strength. Dr.
Good emphasizes learning tools that fit daily life and personal values. She frames problems as chances to change and grow. Her background as a CA Psychologist, license PSY20854, supports two decades of clinical work in California.
That experience informs practical strategies for coping, improving relationships, and handling parenting stress and other family concerns.
What Kristin works with
Everything Kristin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals around what matters to the client. In online sessions this looks like conversations that begin with priorities and move toward concrete steps the client wants to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online CBT often uses brief exercises, homework, and skill practice between sessions to create steady improvement. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships; these skills can be introduced in-session and practiced with phone or messaging check-ins.The therapist views finding the right approach as a team effort. She will help clients weigh options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels manageable. The goal is to match methods to a person's needs, values, and day-to-day life rather than follow a single formula.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is helpful when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief skill practice into a busy day and to get timely support between longer sessions. These options let people access licensed professionals from different locations and fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Kristin
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy-related and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and practical. She listens first, sets shared goals, and teaches skills people can use in daily life.
What experience does this therapist bring?
She has 24 years of professional experience in clinical psychology, working with adults on mood, trauma, relationship, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, licence PSY20854, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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