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Krista Spaeth

Krista Spaeth, LMFT

Wisconsin

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - stress and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family of origin issues
  • Self esteem

About Krista

Krista Spaeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, family problems, and self-esteem challenges. Krista also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or shame.

She focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions involve talking through current problems, spotting patterns that come from the family people grew up in, and trying small changes that make daily life easier. Krista pays attention to how past family roles and expectations continue to affect relationships and choices now.

Her work often includes addressing divorce and separation concerns, control and dependent personality features, and questions around gender dysphoria and forgiveness. Krista helps people think about life purpose and midlife transitions, and she can support those managing mood-related concerns.

Krista describes herself as respectful and sensitive in sessions. She adapts discussions and the treatment plan to the needs a person brings to therapy. The first meeting is used to identify goals and decide practical next steps.

To get started, clients use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.

Approaches used and what online sessions cover

Krista works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns and present-day problems. One common approach uses structured conversation to map how early family roles influence current relationships and behavior, which can help with communication problems and attachment concerns. Another approach concentrates on coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching straightforward ways to reduce overwhelm and manage mood in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they adjust methods and goals over time so the work stays practical and relevant to the client's priorities.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit into busy routines. They can also offer shorter check-ins when needed or permit sessions without being on camera, which may suit people who prefer less visual focus. Clients should check the matching questionnaire and scheduling steps to learn which session formats Krista currently offers.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with related to family patterns?

She helps people looking at how family of origin roles and expectations affect current relationships and behavior, including communication problems and attachment issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses practical conversation to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on clear discussion and developing a plan that fits the person's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LMFT licensed in Wisconsin and conducts practice from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are limited to clients within the applicable jurisdiction.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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