Therapist profile
Dr. Kristin Good, CA Psychologist PSY20854
California
California Psychologist - Anxiety and Codependency
Continue with KristinWhere Kristin stands
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist PSY20854
- License
- Psychologist, California / PSY20854
- NPI
- 1598781239
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
About
- Client-centered methods
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Spanish
About Kristin
Dr. Kristin Good is a California Psychologist (PSY20854) with 24 years of clinical experience. She works in English and Spanish and helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and codependency. She also supports those facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping concerns, and caregiver strain.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods to set clear goals with each person. Sessions emphasize learning skills that can be used outside of therapy to manage emotions and handle stressful moments.
She pairs client-centered work with evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. For trauma-related concerns she may use EMDR in a paced way alongside other methods. She also draws on Jungian ideas to help people reflect on deeper personal patterns when that is useful.
In sessions she helps people name their feelings, notice how they react, and practice new ways of responding. That can mean learning boundary skills, changing thinking patterns, managing intense emotions, or working through attachment and family of origin issues. The focus is on building practical skills and clearer self-understanding.
People meet with Dr. Good to reduce ongoing distress and to gain tools for everyday life. She asks about each person’s priorities and works with those goals. To start, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and goals. Online sessions using this approach begin with the client naming what matters most and then moving step by step toward those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include short exercises, worksheets, and homework to practice skills between appointments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In a telehealth setting DBT skills work can be practiced in real time and reviewed with the therapist for immediate feedback.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and preferences and recommend one or a combination of methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps the person reach their goals.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the profile does not specify formats. Check which session types are offered and select what fits your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use materials and worksheets during the appointment and practice skills in contexts close to everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, codependency, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She helps set goals and teaches skills from CBT and DBT to manage emotions and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Psychologist, credential PSY20854, and practices in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.