- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and EMDR
About Kristi
Kristi Heritage is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use, grief, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar. She also supports people with ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, parenting strain, career stress, and problems like codependency and communication difficulties. Kristi writes that she approaches work with respect and sensitivity and aims to avoid stigmatizing labels.
Her style is warm and interactive. She combines person-centered conversations with cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Kristi uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with clients when appropriate, and she includes mindfulness-inspired practices in sessions.
Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs. She says she will tailor dialogue and treatment plans to a client’s situation and goals. The focus is on practical steps people can use between meetings as well as in-session reflection and skill practice.
Kristi brings six years of clinical experience in community and trauma-related work. Her background includes helping people affected by domestic and sexual violence, addiction, chronic health challenges, and complex life transitions. She notes flexibility in scheduling and a preference that people book a live session to ensure focused time together.
To begin, Kristi asks people to complete the site’s short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to listed availability. She encourages outreach from anyone ready to take a step toward change.
How Kristi’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and mirrors concerns so people feel heard and understood, which can help when working through stress, relationship issues, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can help with intense emotions, impulsive behavior, or relationship problems.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Kristi will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs shift, and she tailors sessions to what helps the client most in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow for briefer check-ins on a phone call when something urgent comes up, or longer video conversations for deeper work when time permits. Discuss scheduling and format preferences at the start so sessions match routines and goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristi work with?
Kristi supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use, grief, depression, bipolar and ADHD among other concerns. She also addresses relationship issues, parenting strain, career stress, codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She describes a warm, interactive style that treats people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions blend person-centered conversation with practical skills and goal-focused work.
What is her clinical background?
Kristi has six years of experience working with trauma, crisis, and substance use as well as a range of other concerns including domestic and sexual violence and chronic health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri. The profile lists her credential as MO LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients or work across borders?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's listed availability.