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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with over 11 years of experience providing counseling and mental health care. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. In my personal life, I enjoy swimming, yoga, podcasts and time with my kids. In my professional life, I have worked with a broad range of adults in outpatient settings experiencing a wide variety of life challenges including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress.
My counseling style is centered on compassion and non-judgement. It would be my privilege to work to build a therapeutic rapport with you and listen deeply to your life concerns. When we confide in a trusted outlet, we can reflect and learn more about ourselves and our relationships and choices-- and hopefully, we can work to improve and adopt new and healthier ones by breaking negative patterns.
I tend to favor person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy, but I am also open to tailoring my approach to you based on your unique needs and preferences. I also have a lot of experience and training with motivational interviewing. I am also a huge fan of mindfulness exercises and would love to incorporate that into our sessions if you are open to it.
I strongly believe everyone could benefit from counseling. We all deserve to live abundant lives and embody our best selves. It shows true courage to reach out and be willing to access our vulnerability. I’m happy you have taken the first step toward new possibilities. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Krista Zabor. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
When I started with Krista, I had lost all hope for the future. Soon, I trusted her more than I trusted myself. She helped me learn to trust myself again. I cannot recommend her more highly. It is difficult to imagine someone more skilled at this profession.
Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with Krista for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist!
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Krista for 4 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Krista is a phenomenal therapist. After our introductory session I felt more known and understood by her than prior therapists I had met with for months, or years. Krista's listening comprehension is bar none and she offers resources, asks apt / probing questions, helps connect the dots and find labels for amorphous feelings and experiences, and over time has helped me create space to consider new patterns of thinking that expand possibilities and compassion for myself and others. I am continually grateful for the tools I've gained through our meeting and while I will always be growing, I am more confident in my ability to navigate life while prioritizing my mental wellbeing and ultimately, health, than I was prior to meeting with her.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Krista for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love how understanding and knowledgeable Krista is, and how she makes me feel heard and validated. She has given me so many strategies to mitigate my anxiety and help me navigate life more easily. It feels like I'm talking to a friend, but a very skilled one!
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Krista for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's great, gentle and very sensitive in her approach. I love her!
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Krista for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Pretty helpful with mindfulness
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Krista for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
This is my first time doing therapy and I’ve never felt so excepted and understood. I’ve been going through a really rough patch in my life but I finally have a positive outlook. Thanks to Krista
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've really enjoyed my therapy experience with Krista. She's very supportive and professional. One of the things that stands out for me is how she continually checks in with me in between sessions. I'm not great at using the BetterHelp platform between sessions, but Krista sends me resources and checks in to make sure I'm doing alright. It's great to know that she's there. The consistency and thoughtfulness of her work in and out of sessions is really meaningful to me.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Krista for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She's great and caring.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Krista has been nothing short of amazing. I came into therapy with social anxiety so talking to people was extremely tough for me, but Krista was always attentive, supportive and patient. She made it easy to talk to her and when it was tough for me to start, she would either start the conversation or help guide me on where to start. Since then, I've been more and more comfortable talking to her and made some improvements in my life.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Its sometimes hard to find someone who listens without judgement; someone you; someone you can let go of your ego around. Krista's knowledge is a wonderful asset in my tool chest; however, her ability to make me feel normal, and release me from my ego, goes beyond any asset I can find. Her compassion is genuine and her interest in me is truly remarkable.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Krista is great, she listens to me without judgment and tries to find the best way to help me with realistic goals and plans.
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Krista is amazing. I have been seeing her regularly since September 2021 and she makes me feel completely comfortable in the environment she creates through therapy. I trust her, and I don't feel like I need to hold back from saying anything with her. Krista is the 3rd therapist I have, and with others, I never felt like I could fully express myself. From day 1 with Krista, I felt like I could tell all. I have grown so much in my months of therapy with Krista!
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have worked with Krista for about two years now. Before working with her I struggled with anxiety and depression and did not have the skill set to work through difficult emotions. I felt hopeless. Krista is an incredibly compassionate and kind therapist. Her approach is nonjudgmental and non critical. She truly puts in the effort to build a rapport with you and tailors her counseling approach to your needs. Krista puts in great effort to help you build the healthy skill sets that ultimately teach you how to reframe and unhealthy mindset. I am endlessly grateful for her approach, which has enabled me to tap into my resiliency and overall improved how I manage my mental health.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
She's patient and caring. Helping me to slow down and breathe. She has a lot of great techniques and ideas to help with self compassion.
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
After having a rocky start with my first counselling experience I decided to try one more counsellor before I cancelled. I'm really glad I did give it another go as Krista has been a huge help to me and I look forward to our weekly sessions. I feel I have alot of support even outside of the 1 hour sessions provided and that Krista goes out of her way to check in and keep in touch throughout the week.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Krista for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing Person!
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Krista for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
Krista actively listens and has the best intentions.
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and parenting issues
Krista has been very supportive and always makes time to listen to my issues, whether or not they're tangential or not always relevant. She gives good advice while also being a good sounding board if you ever need to vent. I appreciate the input she gives, and the support she offers without being too pushy.
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Amazing soul...
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I have been working with Krista for about 9 months, she’s very compassionate, caring and understanding. I really enjoy working with her.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Krista has an amazing memory for things we have talked about and things I want to work on. She is compassionate and thoughtful. Krista has been my counsellor for just over a year and my life has been unimaginably improved in that time, thanks to her help.
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I was diagnosed with depression at a really young age, but, being from a small town, always had very limited options for councilors. The ones that I was able to book appointments with just never clicked with me, and I always hid my emotions around them.
Krista just put me as ease, and somehow I started discussing some really heavy stuff within the first appointment. She never pressures me to share more than I'm comfortable with, but the insightful questions she brings up have really helped me to realize that even some of the deep-rooted issues from my childhood, that I wanted to believe didn't affect me anymore, still affect some of my choices to this day. She encourages me to not hate myself for being me, which is something I really needed to hear xD.
I feel like I'm really making progress with my mental health, for the first time ever if I'm bring honest.
I was so skeptical about online counseling at first, but now I'm so glad I tried it, and was matched with a councilor that I feel so comfortable and safe with ^^
Written on May 04, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Krista has helped me through some very dark times. She is kind, professional, competent and can help me see my strengths and helps me deal with all the other “stuff.” She is the best therapist I have ever experienced.
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I have been working with Krista for a few months now. She has been attentive, supportive and has challenged me to be present with my emotions. I appreciate that she takes the time to check in with me through week.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I like her. She works carefully with me
Written on Mar 10, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Krista is so encouraging and accepting. Talking to her really helps me feel like my mental illness and the challenges in my life are manageable. She helps me organize my thoughts and feelings and put them into perspective. She also helps me celebrate the progress that I am making, especially wins that are not as obvious to outside observers. I also like that she sends supportive messages throughout the week.
Written on Jan 23, 2020 after therapy with Krista for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I was searching and hoping for a counselor that I can relate to . One that can understand me, not judge me and also provide me the tools to keep going. Krista is in a class of her own. Her sensitivity, compassion and support has made an impact in my life bigger than anything I could have done alone.
Written on Nov 18, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Krista is incredibly empathic and personal. She’s able to dig into the underlying core beliefs that back challenging issues. She can gently call out negative coping patterns, and she has endless patience.
Written on Oct 03, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I haven’t been working with Krista for long, but I already feel better and connected with her than I have with past therapists who I had worked with for months. She is so understanding and nonjudgmental, which means so much to me as someone who strives for perfection and acceptance.
Written on Sep 23, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Been with Krista for almost a year now and I can't complain. She has been the most helpful with teaching me the tools to help me get through tough days. The tools and information shared will last a lifetime and so far has truly made me a better person. I would be completely lost if I had not tried BetterHelp..let alone Krista.
Written on Aug 25, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 10 months
Krista has been such a great counselor. She really takes the time to hear what I am saying and always seems to hit the nail right on the head in describing my feelings and understanding where I am at. She has a very keen insight and offers really great perspective, as well as really going in deep to explain why my thoughts go in certain directions. Her help has been incredibly valuable to me. I would recommend her to anyone going through a rough time.
Written on Jul 22, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Krista was extremely empathetic and her warm, kind energy instantly calmed me and made me feel better, each time we interacted. I appreciated the many tools she gave me to cope with anxiety, including worksheets and guided meditation exercises. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with a rough patch in a relationship, at work, or anyone going through anxiety or depression.
Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Krista is such a wonderful counselor! She really takes my needs into consideration, and always gives concise, valuable advice that is kind but also straightforward. The worksheets and resources she sends places everything we talk about into practice and solidifies skills that I can use towards helping myself and improving my mental health.
Written on Apr 29, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Krista is kind, compassionate, an exceptional listener, and an astute observer. She creates a safe and non-judgmental environment. The exercises she provides in between session are helpful in provoking insight and always relevant to the work that’s being done. I’ve learned a lot in a brief period and am grateful for Krista’s gentle guidance and professional approach!
Written on Feb 27, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks
Krista is walking me through the anticipatory death of my Mother day to day. She keeps me on track so I don’t completely self destruct. So if you want to know how it is in the here and now I am giving you the real deal.
Written on Jan 19, 2019 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Krista is awesome. I was nervous coming into this, as it was my first therapeutic experience ever, but she was very welcoming and understood everything I was saying. She's a great listener, and knows how to have a conversation properly flow.
Written on Oct 12, 2018 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Krista has been really helpful and very productive, shining a light on some insightful observations and offering daily advise and support.
Progress has been more than I could have wished for starting this process.
Very positive outlook too and has some killer advise throwing in some killer home work too to help with the day to day stuff too.
10/10
Written on Oct 10, 2018 after therapy with Krista for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
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