- Addiction support
- Trauma healing
- Intimacy and sexuality
About Kristi
Kristi Heisterman is a licensed counselor who helps people facing addiction, trauma, and difficult relationship patterns. She works with individuals looking to regain control after substance or behavioral addiction, heal from past abuse, or improve intimacy and parenting concerns. Kristi uses a compassionate, nonjudgmental style so clients can speak openly and start making changes.
Her practice emphasizes each person's unique story and current needs. She applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills, manage triggers, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Sessions focus on realistic steps clients can try between meetings and on ways to strengthen relationships and daily routines.
Kristi draws on 11 years of clinical experience and holds the credential of Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, as well as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC. She maintains a practical focus in sessions and aims to make therapy understandable and usable for everyday life.
Her work includes attention to adoption and foster care concerns, sexuality and intimacy issues, and recovery from drug, alcohol, or process addictions. Kristi also supports young adults navigating transitions and identity questions, offering straightforward guidance and coping strategies.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Texas. Before scheduling, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire so their needs and goals can be matched to the therapist’s approach and availability.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear goals and practical change. For example, one common approach focuses on building coping skills and relapse prevention strategies to address drug, alcohol, and process addictions. This helps clients recognize triggers and practice steps that reduce compulsive behaviors.Another approach concentrates on trauma processing and safety. It helps people make sense of painful memories, reduce their impact on daily life, and develop routines that support emotional regulation. A third commonly used direction targets intimacy and sexuality concerns by improving communication, setting boundaries, and exploring values around relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed. Online options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, school, or parenting responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help address?
This therapist focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, and family dynamics. Additional areas include adoption and foster care concerns, sexuality, and young adult issues.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental conversation and practical steps. Evidence-based techniques are used to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 11 years of experience working with people on addiction recovery, trauma, and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Credentials listed are LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. The therapist practices in Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your location and the therapist's pricing.
What are the first steps to begin therapy here?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.