- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Parenting support
About Kristi
Kristi Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 12 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, parenting strain, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses attachment concerns and problems rooted in family of origin dynamics.
Kristi treats everyday problems with straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past family roles and expectations still affect current choices. She helps people notice patterns, practice new ways of communicating, and set boundaries that fit their values.
Her approach keeps things concrete. She listens for repeated interaction patterns and then tries small changes to test what feels different. Work often includes skill practice between sessions, clearer communication strategies, and attention to emotional responses that come from early family relationships.
With people coping with life transitions Kristi offers steady, problem-focused support. She also helps those facing divorce, blended family challenges, infidelity, or the emotional impacts of serious illness. Conversations can range from sorting immediate practical problems to working through long-standing family of origin issues.
Sessions are delivered in a way that emphasizes collaboration. She invites clients to name goals and to check progress as they go. To get started clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches guide remote work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns that started in earlier family life. One useful approach looks at attachment-related patterns and how they show up in adult relationships; it clarifies habitual ways of seeking closeness or avoiding conflict and offers ways to try different responses. Another common approach targets anxiety and stress with skills-based work such as breathing regulation, activity scheduling, and breaking problems into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your situation, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. Clients are invited to give feedback during sessions so the plan can be adjusted when something is not fitting well.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break and can reduce travel time. For practical reasons some formats work better for brief check-ins while others suit longer conversation-focused sessions. Talk with the therapist through the matching steps to learn which formats she offers and which might match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family difficulties, parenting strain, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include attachment issues, blended family problems, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, trying manageable changes, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kristi has 12 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on relationship and family concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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