Kristi Heritage

Kristi Heritage is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, ADHD, and relationship or parenting concerns. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical change without judgement.

Kristi uses a conversational and interactive style. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and real-life problem solving.

Her methods pull from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR. EMDR is noted as one of the techniques she uses to address traumatic memories. Treatment is shaped to fit each person rather than following one fixed plan.

Kristi says scheduling can be flexible and that she often responds to messages between live meetings. She encourages booking a live session to get focused time together, and will work with clients to find a time that fits their day.

Clients who choose her often come for help managing strong emotions, coping with life transitions, addressing substance concerns, or improving relationships. If someone is ready to try therapy, she aims to provide steady support and practical tools to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where the client's goals guide each session. This approach helps people feel heard while deciding what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches that fit. Decisions are made together so the plan matches what you want to achieve.

The biography encourages booking a live session such as video, phone, or chat and notes that scheduling is often flexible. Please confirm the specific session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer choices if someone prefers not to use video. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques to work well in remote sessions and focus on practical skills you can use between meetings.