Kristi Strickland

Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW, offers practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. She creates a calm space to talk through current struggles and build skills for everyday life. Kristi writes in a straightforward way and focuses on what will help now rather than using confusing jargon.

Kristi earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and holds clinical social work credentials in Indiana and Colorado. She has three years of professional experience helping people manage mood concerns, depression, ADHD, and grief. Her background also includes work with autism spectrum differences and intellectual disability, and she draws on that experience when it fits a person’s needs.

In sessions Kristi uses a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice coping skills, and make small changes that improve daily routines and relationships. She also brings techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas when those approaches match a person’s goals.

Kristi often coordinates care with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and social service agencies when helpful. She aims to teach tools people can use between sessions so progress carries into real life. Sessions are offered in English and held within the therapist’s listed region.

For parents and caregivers, Kristi focuses on practical strategies to reduce stress and strengthen day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes clear communication, realistic goals, and steady steps toward improved well-being.

How Kristi’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then commit to small actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT often includes practical homework and step-by-step skills for mood, anxiety, and obsessive concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy is built around listening, respect, and supporting a person’s own goals. That approach can help people feel heard and safer to try new strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristi will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week. They can reduce travel time, make scheduling shorter check-ins possible, and allow phone or text check-ins when a video call is not convenient. The biography lists video, phone, and text as interaction options, but confirm the exact session formats before booking to make sure they match your schedule and preferences. Online work aims to bring the same practical skills and attention to everyday life as in-person therapy.