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Kristl Bray, LCSW

Practical support for anxiety and life changes

30 years in practice · based in Montana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kristl

Kristl Bray is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and identity questions. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making change feel possible one step at a time.

She often works with people facing major life transitions, such as career shifts, relationship changes, or questions of identity. She supports clients dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, and compassion fatigue.

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Background and approach

Phobias are among the concerns she addresses alongside sleep and self-esteem problems. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for changing unhelpful patterns. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to build understanding of relationship patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques help when strong emotions feel overwhelming. Sessions aim to clarify values, build coping skills, and improve communication. Kristl helps people set concrete goals and practice new behaviors between meetings.

She frames progress as small, steady steps rather than instant fixes. Kristl practices in Montana as an LCSW and works with people across different backgrounds. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Therapy can be scheduled in formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How Kristl's approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes by helping people act in line with what they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them; it helps with phobias, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviors, which can improve communication and intimacy struggles.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Over the first few sessions, adjustments are made based on what helps most so work feels relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits fuller sessions with visual cues, phone works well for lower bandwidth or audio-only check-ins, live chat can support focused problem-solving, and texting is useful for brief check-ins or practice prompts between meetings. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and daily rhythms while keeping therapeutic goals central.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Kristl help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, phobias, sleep problems, and self-esteem issues, along with relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She combines skill-building with reflective conversation so clients learn tools and understand patterns that drive their struggles.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristl has 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs work with life transitions, identity questions, and complex emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW credentials in Montana. Sessions are offered from that location and she notes Montana as her practice state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online work.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Utah, Montana
Languages
English

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