- Practical coping skills
- Trauma informed care
- Focus on daily life
About Kristi
Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW, offers a calm, straightforward approach to therapy. She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and coping after trauma or loss. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people find tools that fit daily life.
Kristi uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Jungian ideas. She focuses on building coping skills for mood instability, negative self-talk, and self-esteem concerns. Kristi also supports people managing ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, intellectual disability, and addiction-related struggles.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst credential earned after training at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has three years of documented clinical experience and collaborates with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and social service agencies when helpful for a person’s care.
Kristi works with children, adolescents, and adults and addresses family conflict, caregiver stress, grief, and life transitions. She emphasizes practical coping strategies for daily life and helps people practice new skills between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and she is located in Indiana.
To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online care
Kristi blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into clear, actionable work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking committed steps that match what matters most. It can help with stress, life transitions, and coping after disaster or loss. CBT looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns for anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Kristi will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day needs, and together they will decide which methods to try first. She supports experimenting and adjusting the plan so it fits the person’s priorities and how they want to work.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist’s practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helpful for practicing coping skills in real-life settings and keeping continuity during life changes.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristi help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, using strategies from ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, and Jungian ideas to build everyday coping skills. Sessions emphasize learning tools that can be used between visits.
What experience and background does she have?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Indiana University, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and has three years of documented clinical experience working with a range of concerns across age groups.
Where is Kristi located and licensed?
Kristi is based in Indiana and holds LCSW and CSW credentials; she also lists an IN LCSW and CO LCSW in her credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Kristi?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.