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Krista Arrington, LCSW

30-year LCSW specializing in relationships
  • Relationship and family work
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Grief and life transitions

About Krista Arrington

Krista Arrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working in community-based and outpatient treatment programs, and more recently within public school settings. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings decades of practice helping people navigate immediate difficulties as well as longer term personal growth.

Krista centers her work on collaborative goal setting, practical problem solving, and ongoing progress monitoring within a validating and respectful therapeutic relationship. She believes the therapeutic relationship itself can be transformative, offering a way to recognize and shift patterns that no longer serve a client’s life.

Her clinical experience spans a wide range of concerns, including life transitions, relationship challenges, unhelpful behavioral patterns, family conflict, grief and loss, peri-menopause and menopause issues, and sleep difficulties. She also has special knowledge related to learning disabilities, neuro-diverse learners, and special education, and she supports clients who want to explore parenting dynamics connected to those areas.

Krista’s counseling style is empathic, thoughtful, straightforward, and authentic. Her approach integrates mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral strategies, family systems thinking, and positive behavioral support techniques. She adapts interventions to fit each client’s needs and goals, weaving in practical, uncomplicated skills and occasional moments of humor to support emotional well-being. Krista aims to help clients manage immediate concerns, examine unhelpful response patterns, and adopt simple practices that foster resilience.

She is not currently accepting clients through this listing.

Areas of Expertise

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 Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Krista Arrington have?

Krista Arrington has 30 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Krista Arrington a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CA LCSW LCSW15127.

In which languages does Krista Arrington provide therapy?

Krista provides therapy in English.

Where is Krista Arrington located?

Krista is located in California.

How can I work with Krista Arrington as my therapist?

You can work with Krista 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.

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Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or managing life changes, research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.



A primary benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that fits their life and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which often makes it simpler to maintain consistent care. This variety of options helps people integrate therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations.



Licensed professionals who offer remote services bring clinical training and therapeutic skills to these formats, and clients may request a different therapist if they do not feel the fit is right. For many individuals, online therapy provides a practical, accessible path to working on relationship issues, coping skills, mood concerns, and other everyday challenges with a trained therapist.

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