Kristy LaMar

Kristy LaMar, LCSW, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck. She listens without judgment and helps clients find practical steps to cope with stress, anxiety, and low mood. Many people reach out about parenting struggles, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Kristy aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape conversations and plans. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and pace, with goals set together. Kristy often addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and concerns that come with adoption or foster care experiences. Her work also includes support for caregivers and people weighing life purpose and self-love questions. She helps clients break large problems into doable actions, and checks in on progress over time. The focus is on skills that make everyday life more manageable. Kristy brings four years of clinical social work experience in California to her practice. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in every interaction. Her approach is direct but kind, aiming to make therapy feel useful rather than overwhelming. If you are unsure where to begin, she encourages a simple first step: describe what feels most pressing and they will shape a plan together. This can help people dealing with isolation or loneliness notice small changes and keep moving forward.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Kristy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on approaches that teach coping skills and improve daily functioning. One common method helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes practical coping strategies and problem-solving for stress, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristy works with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they track progress and adjust methods if something isn’t working well. If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits your day. It can also make it easier to continue regular conversations while managing caregiving responsibilities or life changes. Confirm the specific session formats offered when you schedule so you know what to expect.