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Online therapist

Kristi Heisterman

Practical support for addiction and family stress

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Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristi

Kristi Heisterman is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing addiction, family stress, trauma, intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She works in Texas and brings 11 years of clinical experience to each conversation. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical change rather than just talk.

Kristi creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can name what feels hard. She listens for each persons goals and helps identify clear next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions often focus on coping skills, communication habits, and patterns that keep problems stuck. Her background includes focused work in addiction recovery and related areas like process addictions and substance use. She also supports issues connected to sexuality, sex addiction, and kink in a matter-of-fact way.

Adoption and foster care concerns and young adult transitions are part of her experience as well. Kristi uses evidence-based techniques to help people process trauma and change unhelpful behaviors. She emphasizes building resilience and practical strategies clients can use between sessions.

Progress is tracked by what the client notices changing in day-to-day life. She holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Texas and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC in Utah. Sessions are offered in English and available through several online formats to suit different needs.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Kristi draws from evidence-based techniques to address trauma and addictive behaviors. Trauma-focused work helps people process difficult memories and reduce their emotional hold. Addiction-focused strategies include building relapse prevention skills and replacing problematic behaviors with healthier routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work with her. She will collaborate with each client to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adjusting tools over time and checking in on what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to stay consistent when life is busy and allow therapy to continue from home or on the go. Kristi uses these options to maintain continuity of care and support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristi commonly address?
She works with addictions, family stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, BDSM and kink topics, process addictions, and sexuality.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on skill building and clear next steps. The tone is compassionate and non-judgmental while focusing on actionable change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in areas such as addiction recovery, family dynamics, and trauma processing. That experience informs her approach to building coping skills and resilience.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Kristi holds LPC licensure in Texas under number TX LPC 98925 and LCMHC licensure in Utah under number UT LCMHC 8969585-6004. Her listed location is Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible ways to connect based on comfort and need.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kristi?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability. That process connects you and lets scheduling move forward.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Texas, Utah
Languages
English

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