- Family focused care
- Practical communication help
- Self-esteem building
About Kristi
Kristi Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, parenting, and self-esteem. She writes plainly and works with people to name what feels hard and build on what already helps. Kristi values a collaborative approach where the client’s own story guides the work.
With 12 years of experience, Kristi pulls on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common life stresses and mood challenges. She helps clients understand patterns that show up in relationships and family dynamics. Conversations often cover communication habits, boundaries, and decision points like separation or blending households.
Kristi pays attention to issues tied to family history and attachment, such as family of origin concerns, blended family issues, and struggles with codependency. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, and the emotional impact of medical challenges like cancer.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings. Kristi works with people on building self-esteem, improving communication, and managing seasonal mood shifts like Seasonal Affective Disorder. She treats loneliness and emptiness by helping clients find small, sustainable changes.
To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step match people to Kristi and her approach. She emphasizes steady, collaborative progress rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based approaches guide online therapy
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to make progress on everyday problems. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps with stress, worry, and low motivation. Another approach attends to relationship and attachment patterns. It helps people notice how early family experiences shape current communication and closeness, and it offers practical ways to try different interaction habits. That work is useful for family conflict, blended family issues, and communication problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristi collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try techniques, check how they feel, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy life and reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and to practice skills between sessions. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking to make sure they match your needs and daily routine.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting matters, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include attachment issues, blended family challenges, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kristi uses plain language and collaborative conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. She emphasizes building on a person’s strengths and trying tools between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She brings 12 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and mood-related concerns. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to common life challenges.
Where is Kristi licensed to practice?
Kristi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and session billing handled?
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 Kristi?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.