- ACT informed
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with more than 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges. She also provides support for grief, self-esteem struggles, and related issues.
Kristi focuses on talking through what feels urgent and practical first. She uses a client-centered approach and listens to understand each person's situation. Her practice includes work with people affected by adoption and foster care, cancer, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and co-morbid conditions.
Her style includes solution-focused tools and motivational interviewing to help people find next steps they can try. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas are used to notice thoughts and values while moving toward chosen actions. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-minded, with attention to what a person wants to change.
Kristi has long experience supporting people after crises and during life transitions such as separation, divorce, and caregiving shifts. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, codependency, and emptiness tied to family of origin and relationship patterns.
People who reach out will be invited to describe current struggles and what they hope to do differently. The work is collaborative and practical, focused on manageable steps and clearer decision making.
How Kristi’s approaches translate to online work
Kristi uses client-centered therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that fit online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them clarify concerns and goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings and to take actions that align with their values while tolerating discomfort when needed.She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, while solution-focused work breaks problems into concrete actions to try between sessions. Choosing which approaches to emphasize is something she plans together with each person based on goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into daily routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others choose options that reduce camera time or use a simpler setup when bandwidth is limited. The focus is on making the work fit into life while trying approaches that match what you want to accomplish.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy with solution-focused techniques and uses motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals in crisis and people facing life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify the available formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.