Kirsten Suarez, LMFT

Kirsten Suarez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver strain. Kirsten works with LGBTQ clients and those managing major life changes.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that aims to find practical steps you can try between meetings. She favors short-term goals and uses conversation and exercises to build coping skills and clearer thinking.

Kirsten draws on several evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. She adapts the approach to each person’s needs and priorities rather than sticking to a single method.

Her background includes three years as a licensed therapist in California, and earlier work in behavior analysis supporting people with autism and developmental delays. That experience informs her practical, skills-focused approach when relevant to a client’s goals.

Clients can expect a team-oriented process where therapist and client set goals together. Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress and build strategies for everyday life. Kirsten emphasizes dignity and respect throughout care.

How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness inform online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and panic. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus, which can help anger, stress, and emotional overload.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and therapist set priorities together and measure progress along the way.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity across life transitions and caregiving responsibilities. Ask about available scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit your routine.