- Warm and empathetic
- Practical goal focus
- Client-centered care
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people in crisis. She brings a warm, empathetic style and listens without judgment so clients can talk about hard things. Kristi focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting struggles.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods and tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Kristi aims to create a calm space where clients can sort through feelings and try simple steps that fit their life.
Over twenty years of practice have included work with people adjusting to illness, caregivers under strain, those affected by adoption and foster care, and clients coping with chronic pain or cancer. She also helps people facing family of origin problems, codependency, divorce and separation, and commitment or control issues.
In sessions Kristi draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered listening. She focuses on clear goals and on small, achievable changes that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Kristi works from Florida and conducts therapy in English. She partners with each person to set goals and plan next steps, and she encourages those reaching out to take the first step toward support.
How Kristi’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Kristi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people connect with what matters and take manageable action. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and committing to small steps that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting listener who follows the client’s lead and helps them sort out concerns and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she will adapt the methods used based on that collaboration and progress over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so expectations match current practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and make it simpler to maintain continuity during times of illness or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can help plan how sessions will fit into everyday routines and adjust pacing so therapy stays practical and useful.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristi address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kristi uses a warm, nonjudgmental, client-centered style and listens closely to each person’s priorities. She focuses on practical steps and tailoring care to individual needs.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working with individuals in crisis and with a range of long-term concerns and adjustment issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.