Kristi Heritage, LPC

Missouri · 6 years in practice

Kristi Heritage is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship strain.

License and registration

LPC, Missouri: 2017044081 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1992211163 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Kristi

Kristi Heritage is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, intimacy issues, career questions, and major life changes. Kristi writes in a direct, respectful way and aims to make a first step feel manageable.

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation.

Background and approach

She avoids labeling and treats each person with sensitivity and respect. Kristi uses a mix of approaches to fit the person in front of her. She draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with people who have trauma-related memories. In session she listens first, then helps set achievable goals. She adapts pacing and methods to match each person's needs and comfort level.

Conversations often move between skills practice, problem-solving, and processing painful events. Kristi has six years of clinical experience in settings that involved crisis work, substance use, and a range of mental health concerns. She responds to messages and schedules with some flexibility and encourages people to book live sessions for focused attention.

Getting started usually begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client's routine.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kristi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Kristi names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online trauma and stress work

Kristi blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting conversation so clients can explore feelings and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a tool for people coping with trauma-related memories. EMDR involves guided processing of upsetting memories alongside bilateral stimulation to reduce emotional intensity, which can be useful for those struggling with past abuse or overwhelming events.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then recommend ways to proceed and adjust plans over time. Clients often combine short-term skills work with deeper processing when it fits their pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills training or EMDR-style work that benefits from visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, skill reminders, or ongoing coaching between live sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kristi address in therapy?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and career or life transition challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful conversation, practical steps, and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

Kristi is a licensed professional counselor with six years of experience, including work with trauma, crisis situations, and substance use.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds an MO LPC credential and practices from Missouri.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Kristi offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kristi?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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