Krista Asp, LPC - Therapist in Tennessee

Solution focused
Relationship support
Mindfulness informed

About Krista

Krista Asp is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who focuses on personal and relationship growth. She approaches therapy with practical, solution-focused work and steady support. Sessions aim to help people find balance in their mental health and in their relationships.

Krista completed a postgraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, a CACREP accredited program. Her coursework included cognitive and behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods. She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.

Her practice often uses a blend of approaches that match the person's needs. She emphasizes unconditional positive regard and straightforward, collaborative problem solving. That means sessions move at a steady pace and focus on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Krista has continued professional development in mindfulness-based stress reduction and EMDR. She works with individuals and with couples on common issues like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, and life transitions. She also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her focus areas.

People who choose Krista can expect a down-to-earth, goal-minded process. She helps people name problems, try concrete steps, and reflect on what changes are working. The work is aimed at rediscovery and practical progress rather than technical jargon.

How her approaches translate to online work

Krista uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR alongside attachment-informed care. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact through structured recall and bilateral stimulation techniques. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people shift how they connect with partners and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That plan can change over time as needs evolve, and treatment remains collaborative and practical.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, manage follow-up tasks between sessions, and use tools such as guided mindfulness exercises or homework worksheets. Because the original biography does not specify which session formats are available, confirm current options before booking to match on timing and convenience.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, self-esteem, eating issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes including disasters.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her work is solution-focused and collaborative, with an emphasis on unconditional positive regard and practical steps that fit daily life.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has six years of clinical experience and a postgraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, completed in a CACREP accredited program.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee with licensure noted as CO LPC and TN LPC.

Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.