- Client-centered approach
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Trauma-informed care
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California psychologist with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and the fallout from trauma. She provides care in English and Spanish and focuses on practical goals that matter to each person. She emphasizes listening first and tailoring her work to the client’s priorities.
Her style is client-centered. That means the client’s goals set the pace. Sessions focus on learning skills and practicing them until they feel useful in everyday life. She aims to help people move from surviving to functioning and then to thriving.
Dr. Good draws from several approaches to match what a person needs. She uses cognitive behavior strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior tools are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She also draws on EMDR for trauma work and Jungian ideas when exploring deeper meaning and personal patterns.
Her background as a California psychologist (PSY20854) spans two decades, during which she has worked with a wide range of concerns. She helps people cope with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, chronic illness, and attachment or family-of-origin matters.
People seeking help after disasters or other large-scale losses will find that coping with natural or human-caused disaster is within her focus. She invites clients to set clear goals, build skills, and practice strategies that fit their life and values.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions focus on the person's goals, and the therapist helps them practice new ways of coping that fit their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions often include skill-building exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. Those skills can be taught and rehearsed during ongoing sessions to reduce intense reactions and improve everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest one or more approaches to try. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the plan stays aligned with what helps most.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow a focus on skill practice between sessions. It also allows shorter check-ins when schedules require it, and video or phone choices can be selected based on what helps someone engage best.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as parenting strain and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and teaches skills people can use day to day.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a psychologist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California psychologist, PSY20854, and practices from California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.