- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Grief and loss
About Kristian
Kristian Orphey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people dealing with issues such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver strain, and communication problems.
Kristian keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she helps people try small changes to routines and conversations that can lessen tension at home. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be tried next week.
When family roles shift, Kristian aims to make the next steps clearer. She talks through boundaries, expectations, and roles in blended households. She also addresses divorce, separation, and the way family of origin issues affect current relationships.
Grief and loss are treated as part of the same picture. She helps people name the loss, work through the guilt or shame that can follow, and find manageable ways to move forward. Financial stress and questions about life purpose are included when they affect mood or relationships.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Kristian asks practical questions, sets short-term goals, and checks what changes feel doable. To begin, readers are directed to the site's matching and scheduling process to choose a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kristian uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical steps and problem solving. One common approach is behavioral work that breaks problems into manageable actions, such as changing small daily routines to reduce stress or improve sleep. This helps when anxiety or low mood get in the way of daily life.Another approach emphasizes skills for clearer communication and boundary setting. That work looks at how conversations escalate, and teaches simple language and timing to lower conflict in blended households or co-parenting situations. These methods aim to make interactions more predictable and less draining.
Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. Kristian will review your goals and prefered pace, then suggest techniques to try together. The plan can change as you see what helps and what does not; decisions about methods are collaborative.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy weeks, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between errands. Ask about session length and the platform used when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, family-related concerns, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like blended family issues and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She focuses on identifying repeating patterns and trying small, concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
Kristian has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on mood and family issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.