Krista Croyle, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Krista

Krista Croyle is a licensed independent social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, and the everyday work of coping with life changes. She is an Ohio LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and brings five years of clinical experience to each appointment.

Her manner is warm and direct, intended to make difficult conversations feel manageable. In sessions she listens first and then helps set practical goals.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on motivational interviewing when people need help finding their reasons to change. Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental.

She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what matters to the individual in front of her. Conversations are shaped around the person’s values and immediate concerns. Krista has worked with people dealing with co-morbidity and drug and alcohol addiction alongside other mental health struggles.

She also supports those facing communication problems, compassion fatigue, and self-love challenges. That experience guides how she tailors plans for each person. Her aim is to make change feel possible.

Sessions typically focus on practical steps, building skills, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Krista encourages collaboration so clients leave with clear next steps and tools to use outside sessions.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether a skill-focused plan like CBT or a more reflective, person-led approach will help most, and that plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel. They also let people practice skills in the moments when they need them and follow up between meetings when helpful.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Krista works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and skills to try between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience working in addiction and mental health settings and has supported people with co-morbidity and drug and alcohol addiction.

What credentials and location are listed?

Krista holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio as OH LISW I.2103112.

Which languages are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

How can sessions be conducted?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Anger management
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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