- Addiction recovery
- Young adult issues
- Sexuality and kink
About Kristi
Kristi Heisterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing addiction, trauma, intimacy challenges, parenting strains, and the stresses of young adulthood. Kristi focuses on practical steps people can take to manage difficult moments and move forward.
She helps people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like pornography or gambling, and sex-related concerns. Kristi also supports those wrestling with family conflict, adoption and foster care issues, and aspects of sexuality, including work with BDSM and kink communities. Her background centers on helping people untangle patterns that keep them stuck.
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means she applies approaches shown in research to be helpful for addiction, trauma, and relationship work. Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, identifying repetitive patterns, and practicing new ways of coping and relating.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She will work with clients to set goals and try steps between sessions. For young adults, Kristi aims to address the particular pressures of leaving home, first jobs, relationships, and feeling behind peers.
Kristi is based in Texas and holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials listed above. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats with the scheduling process provided on the site.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Kristi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. One common approach she uses focuses on learning specific coping skills and relapse prevention strategies to manage urges and reduce harmful behaviors. This method breaks problems into manageable steps and practices concrete strategies during and between sessions.Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so that memories and reactions become less overwhelming. Work like this often combines careful discussion of events with skills to manage intense emotions, which can help reduce flashbacks or avoidance over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristi will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She will explain options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helping and what is not.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, jobs, and other commitments. They can also offer lower bandwidth choices, shorter check-ins, or sessions that avoid being on camera when that helps someone attend more consistently.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and concerns common to young adults.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches focused on identifying patterns, setting goals, and trying new coping strategies between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Texas and an LCMHC in Utah, and her practice is based in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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