Kristi Rakes

Online approaches that focus on practical change

Kristi often uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s own goals and pace. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps when someone needs space to name and clarify concerns.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT is useful for problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and recurring negative patterns because it breaks issues into specific steps that can be practiced.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kristi collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress or new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions can fit into tight days, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or steady support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum while using the therapeutic approaches described above.