- Attachment focused
- Practical goals
- Video preferred
About Kristen
Dr. Kristen Rumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 21 years of experience. She served eight years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and later focused her social work practice on stress, anxiety, grief, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. She aims to make the first step into therapy easier by being direct, genuine, and encouraging.
Dr. Rumley emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client as central to progress. She uses attachment ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and communication. Sessions often focus on building clearer boundaries, increasing confidence, and working through feelings tied to loss or trauma.
Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. She listens without judgment and helps people name what they are feeling. Together she and the client set small, practical goals that can be tried between sessions.
Dr. Rumley draws on client-centered and narrative methods to help people rewrite stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want to change habits or manage addictive behaviors.
She has particular experience supporting first responders and people affected by disasters, and she brings that background into conversations about coping and recovery. People who want a respectful, action-oriented therapist will find a clear, steady approach in her work.
Dr. Rumley prefers video sessions but is open to phone calls when that is more comfortable. She does not offer live chat for one-on-one counseling. If scheduling, confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice patterns in how they connect with others and how early relationships shape reactions today. Online sessions can be used to talk through relationship patterns, practice new ways of communicating, and set concrete goals for change.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and supports whatever the client brings to the room, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to pay attention to thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. Those skills can reduce anxiety, help with sleep, and make it easier to tolerate difficult emotions between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
On practical matters, confirm the session formats available before booking. Dr. Rumley prefers video and is open to phone sessions for those who prefer them; she does not offer live chat for one-on-one counseling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins when life is hectic.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, Texas, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related struggles like codependency and attachment difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct, warm, and practical. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set achievable steps between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 21 years of experience, including eight years on active duty with the U.S. Air Force and long experience supporting first responders and disaster response situations.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
She prefers video sessions and is open to phone sessions for people who prefer that option; she does not offer live chat for one-on-one counseling. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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