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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting. Kristi also attends to related areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and family of origin problems.
She works with adults who are facing emotional strain or sudden change. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical steps. Kristi uses client-centered methods and keeps the work focused on what matters to each person right now.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify values and take small steps toward change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when the goal is to map out immediate next steps and build on strengths already present. These methods are mixed with client-centered listening to shape each session around the person's stated goals.
In practice she helps people talk through relationship issues, parenting stress, and the fallout from loss or trauma. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving burden, and recovery-related challenges. Conversations are paced to match what the person can handle that week.
People who choose Kristi are usually looking for direct, practical work on daily problems. She asks about current pressures, past patterns, and what a better week would look like. From there she and the client set simple, achievable steps to try between sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Kristi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and decide what matters most to them. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them despite uncomfortable feelings. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. This method helps uncover personal motivation and build small, workable plans.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide whether to emphasize values-based work, motivation-focused conversations, or quick solution steps depending on the issue at hand.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins if needed. It can also let someone join a session during a break at work or without needing to arrange a long commute. Ask about the available session types when scheduling so the format matches your life and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, plus parenting matters and related family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered listening combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to help people set practical steps and clarify values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults in crisis and with ongoing emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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.