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Kristi Strickland

Practical support for parents and families

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kristi

Kristi Strickland is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help families and parents manage stress and life changes. She combines talk-based work with hands-on coping skills so parents can make small, steady changes. Kristi listens without judgment and focuses on what matters to each household.

She holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and a CSW credential and practices in Indiana. Kristi’s approach draws on several well-known therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods.

Background and approach

She explains ideas in plain language and works with people to build useful routines. Sessions often focus on reducing anxiety, improving communication, and strengthening parenting strategies. Her background includes work with stress, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and family problems.

Additional areas of focus include postpartum depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress. She has three years of professional experience and is comfortable collaborating with psychiatrists and social service agencies when that is helpful. Kristi offers multiple remote formats so families can pick what fits their schedule.

Sessions can be video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect households and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Kristi often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking actions that match what matters to you; it can help with stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety and manage mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Kristi works collaboratively with each family or parent to decide which methods feel most useful. She adjusts techniques to match goals, preferences, and the pace that feels comfortable for the household.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, work schedules, and caregiving routines. Kristi helps clients choose formats and session styles that suit their daily life while focusing on small, practical steps parents can use between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
Kristi uses a practical blend of approaches focused on skills and understanding, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to help people make small, useful changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with individuals across a range of concerns and has collaborated with psychiatrists and social service agencies when needed.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kristi holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Indiana. Her license details are IN LCSW 34007362A and CO LCSW CSW.09931873.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that best fits their routine.
What does therapy cost?
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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English

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