- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
- Flexible scheduling
About Kristi
Kristi Heritage is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Missouri. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting strain. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and major life changes.
Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps. Kristi aims to tailor each plan to what the person needs right now. She encourages live sessions so she can give focused attention during video, phone, or chat meetings.
Over six years of practice have included work with trauma, crisis, and substance use, alongside a range of mood and behavior concerns. She uses a blend of client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to shape sessions. EMDR has been part of her offerings with clients who have trauma histories.
In a typical session she listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress and challenges show up. Kristi often mixes skill-building with conversations about meaning and coping.
She notes that response times and scheduling can vary, and she strives to be flexible to fit clients' routines. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the person’s availability.
Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps. Kristi aims to tailor each plan to what the person needs right now. She encourages live sessions so she can give focused attention during video, phone, or chat meetings.
Over six years of practice have included work with trauma, crisis, and substance use, alongside a range of mood and behavior concerns. She uses a blend of client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to shape sessions. EMDR has been part of her offerings with clients who have trauma histories.
In a typical session she listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress and challenges show up. Kristi often mixes skill-building with conversations about meaning and coping.
She notes that response times and scheduling can vary, and she strives to be flexible to fit clients' routines. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the person’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people clarify what they want to change or achieve. This approach is helpful for building trust and exploring difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Sessions often include specific exercises and homework to practice new habits between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and relationship challenges. It blends acceptance with strategies to change unhelpful patterns and can be useful for those needing concrete tools for crises or strong emotions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and plans can change as needs evolve. Kristi tailors session topics and exercises to the individual's situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use approaches like CBT, DBT, and client-centered work in ways that fit their schedule and daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristi address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or intimacy issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and nonjudgmental conversation. Sessions combine listening with practical goal setting and skill practice.
How much experience does she have?
Kristi has six years of experience working with trauma, crisis, substance use, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography emphasizes live sessions such as video, phone, or chat and notes flexibility; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.