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Kristi Strickland

Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW

Indiana

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family concerns

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Video phone text

About Kristi

Kristi Strickland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) licensed in Indiana with three years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and family-related issues including family of origin patterns. Sessions are conducted in English and the practice does not accept international clients.

Kristi uses practical, skills-based methods to help people manage intense emotions and everyday problems. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and take meaningful steps. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation. Jungian ideas and client-centered care appear in her approach when exploring deeper personal themes.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and experience with people who have autism spectrum traits, intellectual disability, postpartum depression, and mood disorders. She has worked with those facing life changes, caregiver stress, and communication difficulties. Kristi can collaborate with psychiatrists and other care providers when coordination is helpful.

In sessions she focuses on building coping skills, reducing negative self-talk, and improving problem solving. Conversations aim to be straightforward and practical. She helps people notice patterns from their families of origin that still affect daily life and choices.

Kristi offers sessions by video, phone, and text according to the original biography. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Kristi commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to actions that match those values, which can help when family patterns or life transitions feel stuck. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings interfere with daily life. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as progress is made.

The original biography states Kristi offers video, phone, and text sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow for phone or text contacts when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. The focus remains on practical skill building and working through patterns that began in the family of origin.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Indiana, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, relationships, grief, and family of origin concerns among other topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and skills-focused, using approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, Jungian ideas, and client-centered techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and has three years of clinical experience working with people facing mood, developmental, and family-related challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

What are the next steps to begin?

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

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