- Anxiety management
- Sleep and focus
- Phobias and panic
About Kristi
Kristi Kangas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience practicing in Nevada. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Kristi also addresses phobias, panic, obsessive worries, and the isolation that can come with these challenges.
She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments, learning coping skills, and trying small changes that build confidence in social situations. Kristi pays attention to how symptoms affect daily life, like sleep, work, and relationships.
Her background spans a wide range of clinical work with adults, including those dealing with chronic pain, aging concerns, and midlife transitions. Over two decades she has supported people working through guilt, control issues, grief, and questions about life purpose. Kristi is experienced working with hearing impaired clients and with problems around impulsivity and communication.
Kristi aims for a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is checked often. She offers clear, straightforward feedback and practical tools rather than long theoretical explanations. Many people find that breaking problems into small, manageable steps helps reduce avoidance and improves confidence in social settings.
To begin, she asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and avoidance going. This method is useful for panic, social worries, and phobias because it breaks problems into manageable steps.Another approach emphasizes skills practice for day-to-day symptoms such as sleep troubles, impulsivity, or concentration. These sessions often include concrete tools and short exercises clients can try between meetings to see what helps with sleep, focus, or mood.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kristi discusses options with each person and adapts methods based on their needs, goals, and what feels doable. The first sessions are used to set priorities and agree on small, concrete targets to work on together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use remote work to focus on practical skills and real-life practice that carry over into everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, phobias, panic, OCD patterns, and related issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical skills, talking through situations, and setting small goals to build confidence and reduce avoidance in social settings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristi has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, anxiety, chronic pain, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in California and Nevada and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
No, international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.