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Krista Arrington

LCSW

Krista Arrington , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Krista

Krista Arrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with more than 30 years of experience in community-based outpatient programs and public school settings. Over three decades she has supported people facing relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, sleep difficulties, peri-menopause and menopause, and mood-related concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her background also includes work with learning disabilities, neuro-diverse learners, and special education, which informs her approach to parenting dynamics and supports for caregivers.

Her clinical style blends mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral techniques, family systems thinking, and positive behavioral supports. She uses collaborative goal setting, practical problem solving, and progress monitoring within a respectful, validating therapeutic relationship. Her manner is empathic, thoughtful, straightforward, and authentic, and she adapts interventions to each person’s needs and treatment goals while occasionally using light humor to ease the work.

Krista has helped people address immediate challenges and explore longer term personal growth by examining unhelpful patterns and learning simple strategies to support emotional wellbeing. Her practice emphasizes relationship as a pathway to deeper self-understanding and meaningful change.

Bringing CBT and Mindfulness to Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. It focuses on practical skills and small, manageable changes that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity, improve sleep patterns, and support emotion regulation during life transitions and grief.



Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Krista works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and concerns and together determine which combination of CBT, mindfulness, family-oriented strategies, or behavioral supports best fits their needs. The plan can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.



Online therapy delivered by licensed professionals and therapists offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversations, phone sessions provide a simple audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can be helpful for quick check-ins, skill practice, or for those who find written communication easier. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support from many settings.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Krista Arrington have?

Krista Arrington has 30 years of experience as a mental health professional working in community-based programs, outpatient treatment, and public school settings.

Is Krista Arrington a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW LCSW15127.

In which languages does Krista Arrington provide therapy?

Krista Arrington provides therapy in English.

Where is Krista Arrington located?

Krista Arrington is located in California.

How can I work with Krista Arrington as my therapist?

You can work with Krista Arrington through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Krista Arrington work with international clients?

Krista Arrington does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Krista Arrington cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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