An independent therapist directory. Not a crisis service.Crisis lines

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Therapist profile

Kristin Taylor

Therapist · Massachusetts

Compassionate practical therapy for everyday challenges

Continue with Kristin

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

Kristin Taylor
Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts · 111382
NPI
1942256805
Experience
36 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts
  • Practical coping steps
  • Mindfulness and breath work
  • Relationship focus

About Kristin

Kristin Taylor is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She offers straightforward, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, or sleep problems. Kristin welcomes adults seeking clearer coping strategies and practical change.

Kristin brings 36 years of clinical experience to her practice and has spent many years working in private and holistic settings. She draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs, including mindfulness exercises, cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused work, and solution-focused steps. Sessions often include body-centered practices that help people notice how stress shows up physically.

In sessions she focuses on building awareness, small practical steps, and stronger patterns in relationships and daily life. Kristin uses breath work and inner child approaches when they fit the person’s goals, and she blends techniques rather than following just one model. The aim is to find tools that feel manageable and realistic for everyday life.

People contact her about codependency, family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, and concerns around intimacy or sexual issues. She also supports those dealing with anger, shame, isolation, life purpose questions, and career strain.

Kristin works in English in Massachusetts. To begin, readers will be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment based on availability.

How Kristin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, sleep, and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and can help people build clearer connection and understand attachment patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will work with the person to see which methods match their goals, values, and daily life. She often mixes elements from different approaches and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how she currently meets with people. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many clients find online sessions help maintain consistency and apply tools directly to home and work routines while working with licensed professionals to tailor strategies to everyday demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristin address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, codependency, and related concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and client-centered, blending mindfulness, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused work, and solution-focused strategies to create an individualized plan.

What is her professional background?

Kristin has 36 years of experience and has worked in private and holistic practice settings, combining clinical and body-centered approaches in her work.

What credentials and location are listed for Kristin?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and practices in Massachusetts.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does she provide?

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are currently offered and how they fit your schedule.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Kristin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Kristin TaylorContinue with Kristin