- Strengths oriented
- Goal focused
- Values driven
About Kristy
Kristy Gehling is a licensed social worker in Kansas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She talks with clients about practical steps they can take. She emphasizes client strengths and supports people as they try new ways of coping and moving forward.
Kristy frames therapy as a team effort. She draws on methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values, change unhelpful thoughts, and build useful habits. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal setting and practical problem solving.
Her background includes six years of direct practice working with concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. She also works with issues tied to family life - for example adoption or foster care, blended family stress, divorce and separation, and caregiver strain.
Sessions typically focus on what the person wants to change now and on small, manageable steps to get there. Kristy helps people name priorities, test new behaviors, and track progress between visits. She frames setbacks as information rather than failure.
People considering therapy are invited to take a first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to see if Kristy might be a fit. Scheduling is arranged after that match, and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches translate to online help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, life transitions, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, testing them with real-life changes, and building new habits to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change by exploring their own reasons for change and strengthening motivation.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in day-to-day settings and brings consistent support into regular routines. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises and homework to work well over distance, and Kristy will help tailor the approach to what works best for each client.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kristy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and mood disorders, ADHD, and money and financial issues among other focuses.
How would therapy feel with her?
Kristy uses a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and building on the client’s strengths.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working directly with a range of mental health and life issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LSCSW credential and is licensed in Kansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United States.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.