Therapist profile
Kristi Meade, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Parenting-focused
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Kristi
Kristi Meade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She has been fully licensed for three years and recently became a National Board of Certified Counselors certified counselor in January 2024. Kristi focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and sleep problems.
She spent much of her career working in a crisis stabilization unit for mental health and substance abuse. There she supported people dealing with acute distress, withdrawal, and rapid changes in mood and behavior. That work shaped how she approaches practical problem solving and short-term coping skills.
Kristi uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns that cause pain, experimenting with new behaviors, and building concrete skills for managing emotions and urges.
She helps people talk through difficult feelings without judgment and works collaboratively to set small, achievable goals. Conversations may include relapse prevention planning, sleep strategies, or communication practice for family tensions.
Kristi asks questions, listens closely, and checks in about what works. She recommends following the site's matching steps to schedule a first session and to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kristi commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in work focused on stress, mood, and addictive behaviors. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that align with what matters most. It can help when parenting obligations or family tension make decisions feel heavy. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, low mood, or disruptive behaviors.She also integrates client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to slow down strong emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping. Choosing which methods to emphasize is a joint process. The therapist and client discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the person's situation and what they want to change.
Confirm the current session formats and scheduling options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time to sessions. If you prefer a quieter, lower-bandwidth option or a session that focuses on skills practice rather than long processing, mention that when you schedule so the therapist can plan the session accordingly.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
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What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach drawing on ACT, CBT, EFT, client-centered methods, and mindfulness to build coping skills and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience and has been fully licensed as an LPC for three years.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and became a National Board of Certified Counselors certified counselor in January 2024.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.