Kristi Heritage , LPC

Kristi Heritage is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on trauma, crisis intervention, and substance use while also working with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, abuse, domestic and sexual violence, ADHD/ADD, and behavior change. Her background includes training in EMDR, and she combines person-centered and cognitive-behavioral principles with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to create individualized care.

Her approach is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. Kristi encourages live sessions so clients can receive her undivided attention whether by video, phone, or chat, and she aims to respond to messages as promptly as her schedule allows.

In addition to core specialties, Kristi addresses issues such as grief, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, parenting and family dynamics, intimacy and relationship challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, compassion fatigue, abandonment and attachment questions, blended family issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and coping with major life changes. Please note that Kristi is not currently accepting new clients and is only available during daytime hours.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kristi uses a mix of proven counseling approaches to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their values and find their own solutions - this approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related issues. Kristi is also trained in EMDR, a structured method that can help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristi works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made. The selection of tools is guided by what each person finds most helpful rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, goal-oriented care through these remote formats while collaborating with clients to support practical, real-world improvements.