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Crishna Wilburn

Crishna Wilburn

LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 12+ years of experience

Strength-based therapist for anger and stress management

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  • Strengths focused
  • Practical tools
  • Goal oriented

About Crishna

Crishna Wilburn is a licensed independent social worker who focuses on practical, respectful therapy. She uses straightforward talk and collaborative planning to help people facing anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and depression.

She believes clients are the experts in their own stories. Sessions emphasize strengths and small steps that build toward change. The aim is to help people feel more in control and more able to manage strong emotions like anger.

With 12 years of experience, Crishna draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. She blends Attachment-Based ideas about relationships with Client-Centered listening to create a calm, accepting space. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to try practical behavior changes.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals. This mix is intended to move people from feeling overwhelmed to having workable plans for daily life.

Crishna practices in Ohio and holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability using the Start Therapy button.

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior; online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in relationships and try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can make choices; this approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and support to sort through their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; in online work CBT is often used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice small behavior changes between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, simplify attending from different locations, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also reduce travel time and help keep continuity when schedules change. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to learn what formats are offered and which will work best for practical needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1800850-SUPV
NPI
1407265168

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Crishna works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self esteem, career changes, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a mix of listening and practical strategies, combining Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LISW, which means Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices in Ohio.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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