Therapist profile
Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW
LCSW counselor - Parenting and family concerns
Continue with KristiAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Kristi
Kristi Strickland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) based in Indiana with three years of practice experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strains, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and trauma and abuse.
She works in a straightforward way that focuses on building skills for coping and everyday balance. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood. She uses practical tools rather than long explanations.
Kristi draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean learning mindfulness and acceptance exercises from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and shift thought patterns, or relying on client-centered methods that follow the person's concerns and pace. She also brings elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas when they fit the work.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and additional training as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience supporting people with autism spectrum issues, intellectual disability, postpartum depression, OCD symptoms, grief, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
Kristi offers sessions in English and works with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and social service agencies when collaboration is helpful. If someone prefers video, phone, or text contact, she can interact in the format they choose.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose values-based actions. ACT offers brief exercises in awareness and simple behavioral steps that can reduce avoidance and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work; this means sessions follow the person's priorities and pace, with the therapist reflecting concerns and encouraging the person's own problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice concrete behavior changes, helpful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Kristi will work collaboratively to decide which approaches suit a person's goals and preferences. That collaboration can mean trying a CBT technique for several sessions, then shifting to ACT or client-centered methods if needed.
The biography notes she can interact by video, phone, and text, so confirm the available formats when scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins by phone or text when time is limited, and avoid travel time for appointments. Discussing which format fits daily life is a normal part of the first sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and skill-based, using talking, thought work, and behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of practice experience, a Master of Social Work from Indiana University, and additional certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Indiana.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography states Kristi can interact by video, phone, and text; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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