Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW

Kristi Strickland is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape day-to-day life. She draws on practical tools to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Kristi works to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what’s happening and try new ways of coping.

She uses straightforward skills-based methods to address negative self-talk, mood swings, and challenging beliefs. Kristi also helps people navigate parenting stresses, grief, relationship strains, and life transitions. Her background includes work with Autism Spectrum Disorder, attention differences, intellectual disability, and trauma-related concerns.

Kristi earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and CSW. She has three years of practice experience supporting people across a range of concerns and life stages. She can collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and social service agencies when coordination is helpful.

Sessions focus on building everyday skills for steadier mood and clearer thinking. Common steps include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and practicing coping strategies that fit daily routines. The goal is to make progress that fits into real life and feels manageable.

People who want to begin work with Kristi can choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.

Approaches that help change thoughts and habits

Kristi uses approaches that focus on present thinking and behavior to make everyday life easier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to shift mood and routine. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and collaboration so people feel understood as they try new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping work consistent during life changes. Because session formats can vary, confirm the current options before booking to know what is available. Online work can make it easier to keep momentum between appointments and practice habit changes in real life.