Therapist profile
Kristi Heritage, LPC
LPC in Missouri - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with KristiAbout
- Trauma-focused methods
- CBT and DBT
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Kristi
Kristi Heritage is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and related life changes. Kristi also lists work around ADHD, grief, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
Her approach is conversational and interactive. She uses person-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Kristi also incorporates EMDR and mindfulness methods when they fit a person’s needs. Sessions are aimed at practical change rather than labels.
She prefers live sessions and notes daytime availability for appointments. Kristi says she tries to be responsive to messages between sessions and can be flexible with scheduling when needed. The profile advises selecting a live session for focused time together, whether that ends up being video, phone, or chat depending on what you arrange.
In sessions she listens first, then helps clarify goals and small steps forward. Expect a mix of talking, skill-building, and behavior-focused strategies. EMDR may be offered for trauma processing when appropriate.
Background and approach: Kristi draws on six years of experience with a range of concerns including substance use, trauma, mood issues, and relationship strain. She blends person-centered listening with structured tools from CBT and DBT to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational interviewing helps when change feels stalled, and mindfulness practices are used to support emotional regulation.
Her work emphasises collaboration on clear goals. She and the client decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
How sessions work
How Kristi uses therapeutic approaches online
Kristi combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with your concerns and values, and she listens to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on small behavior and thinking changes that reduce anxiety or low mood, and it can help with parenting stress and repetitive worry.She also uses EMDR for trauma-related processing. EMDR involves guided attention tasks while discussing distressing memories to reduce their emotional intensity. This approach is often chosen for people coping with past abuse, accidents, or other intense events. Choosing which methods to try is collaborative; Kristi will help you weigh options based on your goals and comfort level so you can try what seems most likely to help.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible. It can also let someone avoid travel time, use phone-only sessions when bandwidth is low, or arrange a time that works around caregiving and work obligations. Ask about daytime scheduling and whether EMDR or other methods are recommended for your situation.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues are addressed?
She supports adults with parenting strain, blended family challenges, communication problems, and intimacy-related concerns.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style is interactive and person-centered, mixing talk with practical skills from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
How long has she been practicing?
Kristi has six years of professional counseling experience working with trauma, substance use, mood concerns, and relational issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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