- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Self-esteem work
About Kristi
Kristi Smith is an Oregon-licensed counselor (LPC) who draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on everyday struggles like low self-esteem, relationship friction, and the weight of family responsibilities. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take clear next steps when life feels stuck.
Kristi sees clients who are facing parenting strain, separation and divorce, and blended family challenges. She also supports people dealing with attachment questions, codependency patterns, infidelity, and the isolation that can come with major life changes. Kristi frames these issues in simple terms so people can begin to act on them.
Her approach centers on helping clients recognize strengths in their personal story. Sessions often involve talking through current concerns, identifying small changes, and practicing new ways of handling difficult moments. Kristi encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
With 12 years of clinical experience, she has worked across many settings and with varied problems related to family of origin, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. That experience informs a practical, paced way of working that respects each person’s timeline.
People who reach out can expect clear communication about next steps. Kristi invites clients to start with a short questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. She frames the first meetings as a chance to set goals and choose approaches that fit each person’s needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Kristi works from practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete changes and clearer relationships. One common approach is behavioral-focused work that helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable experiments to change them; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and codependency patterns. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused skills that name and regulate feelings, which can make communication and relationship challenges easier to handle.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Early sessions are used to set priorities and test what feels most useful, with adjustments as needed.
The source biography does not list which session formats are available, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for working through real-life situations that come up between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the context of everyday life so therapy feels practical and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristi commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship tension, family conflicts, parenting strain, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, infidelity, and feelings of emptiness.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Kristi uses practical, evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions straightforward. She focuses on identifying strengths, setting small goals, and practicing changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristi has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of interpersonal and emotional concerns. That background informs a focused and steady way of working with clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Oregon.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kristi?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The first sessions are used to set goals and choose a collaborative plan.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.