- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Kristi
Kristi Rakes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns. Kristi also lists support for LGBTQ people, mood and panic concerns, ADHD, and caregiving and aging-related issues.
Kristi uses practical conversation and active listening to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She draws on client-centered methods to focus on what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different, small behavior changes.
She also weaves mindfulness practices into sessions to help with tense moments and panic. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help changing habits or facing substance use concerns. Narrative approaches help people organize difficult experiences into clearer stories so they can consider next steps.
Sessions aim to clarify goals and test small changes between meetings. Kristi emphasizes step-by-step work rather than big leaps. She notes that cost varies with location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Kristi practices in English in North Carolina and does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Kristi uses Client-Centered Therapy to center conversations on what matters most to each person, offering space to name priorities and concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy provides simple attention and breathing exercises to manage tense moments and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kristi will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting methods over time. The decision about which tools to use is shared rather than fixed at the first meeting.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can happen around work or caregiving schedules. Discuss format choices during the initial matching and scheduling steps to pick what fits best.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and trauma issues, plus related areas such as ADHD, panic, postpartum depression, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach sessions?
Kristi uses client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to help people clarify goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed as LCSW and LISW-CP and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.