- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Practical steps
About Kristy
Kristy Gehling is a KS LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, anger and motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues. She focuses on practical steps people can use to feel more in control when life feels overwhelming.
Kristy approaches sessions with the belief that clients know their own story and have resources to draw on. She listens for what is already working and helps people build small, doable changes. Conversations tend to focus on goals, real-life actions, and ways to manage strong feelings in the moment.
Her practice uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and support values-based choices. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify reasons for change and boost motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy helps identify quick, practical steps to move forward.
Kristy has worked across community and clinical settings during her six years in the field. That background informs a straightforward style that aims to make therapy understandable and usable in day-to-day life. She emphasizes collaboration, regular check-ins on progress, and adapting plans when something is not helping.
People who find social settings or public interactions difficult may find her focus on anxiety and stress relevant. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can expect clear guidance on how therapy will proceed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kristy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can help when avoidance of social situations feels limiting. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristy will review your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your needs. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. If camera-free or shorter sessions are preferable for a first meeting, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can be discussed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on goals, real-life actions, and managing strong feelings as they come up.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a Kansas licensed LSCSW.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a KS LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker based in Kansas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.