About

Kristy Hamilton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She currently works as a Medical and Hospice Social Worker and maintains a small private practice called Malibu Walk and Talk Therapy. Kristy has also practiced professionally in Colorado and served as a Program Manager and therapist at a dual-diagnosis facility, as well as the Behavioral Health Provider for a clinic.

Her work with individuals and families spans many concerns, including stress, mood and depressive symptoms, parenting challenges, family conflict, life transitions and moves, obsessions and compulsions, addictions, organizational struggles and hoarding, workplace difficulties, caregiver challenges, and issues related to aging. She also supports clients facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep disorders, anger management, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Kristy grew up attending a variety of churches and spent time living abroad, experiences she says helped her appreciate individual differences and the ways past environments shape the present. Her counseling approach is collaborative, interactive, respectful, warm, and practical. She draws from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and solution-focused, motivational, attachment-based, existential, and dialectical behavior therapies, concentrating mostly on present circumstances while working with clients to understand their past and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving.

Kristy holds a California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW 61600), and her licensure allows her to provide professional counseling in both California and Colorado. She is available for sessions by phone, live chat, or video nearly every day due to a flexible schedule. Her life experience as a parent and a clinician informs her work, and she aims to help individuals find either short-term or longer-term support tailored to their current needs.

Location:
California, United States
Years Experience:
10
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Intimacy-related issues, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Domestic violence, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: CA LCSW 61600
  • NPI Number: 1982005898
  • License: LCSW (California) #61600 exp 2026-01-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help, especially for common concerns. For issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, research and practice have found online therapy to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person treatment for most typical concerns. A major benefit of remote sessions is their flexibility. Clients can choose the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay consistent with care. Licensed professionals and therapists provide services remotely, and clients have the option to change providers if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Overall, online therapy offers a convenient and effective way to address many everyday mental health and relationship concerns while adapting to each person’s schedule and preferences.

How much experience does Kristy Hamilton have?

Kristy Hamilton has 10 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Kristy Hamilton a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kristy Hamilton is licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed under CA LCSW 61600.

In which languages does Kristy Hamilton provide therapy?

Kristy Hamilton provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristy Hamilton located?

Kristy Hamilton is located in California.

How can I work with Kristy Hamilton as my therapist?

You can work with Kristy Hamilton by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Kristy Hamilton cost?

Cost can vary based on factors like location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that may be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Kristy Hamilton. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.