- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- ACT and CBT
About Kristy
Kristy Gehling is a Kansas-licensed social worker, LSCSW, with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma and grief, and related issues. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at helping people address immediate problems and build skills for everyday life.
Kristy believes people know their own stories and brings that belief into sessions. She uses clear techniques to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Conversations focus on realistic steps the client can use between sessions rather than abstract theory.
Her toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods guide work on motivation, changing thinking patterns, and setting short-term goals. Kristy helps people test small changes and track what works for them.
Sessions often center on developing coping strategies for stress and anxiety, handling parenting and family pressures, and managing mood or impulse difficulties. She also supports people dealing with identity questions, grief, body image and financial stress that affects daily functioning.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented tasks, and periodic review of progress. Kristy encourages clients to try practical steps between meetings and notices what they learn from each experiment. The emphasis is on workable tools and clearer choices going forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing more helpful ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with mood, anxiety, and stress by breaking problems into workable steps.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristy will work with clients to decide which methods to try first based on current goals and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to the client’s life and priorities.
Confirm the exact session delivery options before booking because formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Video can support exercises that involve noticing reactions and practicing skills, while shorter phone check-ins can be an efficient way to follow up between longer meetings. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, eating and mood-related problems including bipolar and ADHD related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and task-focused, using methods that help people notice patterns and try different responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in social work settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a KS LSCSW and practices in Kansas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific session delivery methods.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; 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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