Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Kristi Strickland

Kristi Strickland, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Indiana

Empathetic social worker focused on practical growth

Continue with Kristi

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

3 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem support
  • Skills for everyday life
  • Values-based choices

About Kristi

Kristi Strickland is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a practical, person-focused style to help people manage stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to create a calm space where people can talk about struggles and figure out next steps. Kristi holds a Master of Social Work and uses that background to guide everyday coping skills and planning.

Her practice blends several therapeutic approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and make values-driven choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build different responses. Client-Centered methods keep the client's priorities at the center of work together.

Kristi has three years of professional experience and has worked with people facing depression, ADHD, trauma, and addiction concerns. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, grief, relationship problems, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work with Autism spectrum concerns and intellectual disability, and she coordinates with psychiatrists and social service agencies when helpful.

Sessions focus on practical skills for coping and clearer daily routines. Kristi helps people reduce negative self-talk and develop steadier mood patterns with skills practice and gentle feedback. She aims for simple, usable tools that fit into a busy life.

People should know she is based in Indiana and offers care in English. If you want to explore working together, use the continue button on this profile to complete the short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Kristi's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Kristi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values instead of struggling with every emotion. This approach suits worries about self-esteem, life changes, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or low mood and practicing small changes in thought and behavior to feel steadier. That method is useful for anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristi will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences and will adjust strategies as progress unfolds. The first sessions usually involve talking through your needs and trying a few tools to see what fits.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. Because the biography lists video, phone, and text as ways she interacts, confirm which of those formats are currently available when you book so you know what to expect.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

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

Credentials

Indiana, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-centered, focusing on listening, skill building, and real-world steps you can try between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

Kristi has three years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work degree, with practice supporting people across mood, trauma, neurodiversity, and caregiving challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is located in Indiana.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography states Kristi can interact by video, phone, and text; confirm current session options when you book.

How does pricing 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?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Kristi StricklandContinue with Kristi