- 20 years experience
- LCSW in Florida
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people in crisis. She brings a warm, nonjudgmental presence and listens closely to what each person says. Her style aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and find practical next steps.
She uses a client-centered way of working that tailors sessions to the person's needs. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Kristi also draws on approaches that emphasize values, motivation, and concrete solutions when those fit the situation.
Kristi has worked with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. Her additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and family of origin issues. She brings long experience supporting people through life changes and loss.
In sessions she offers a calm, empathetic tone and aims to help people identify small steps that lead to relief. Conversations often include clarifying goals, exploring what gets in the way, and practicing skills that can be used between meetings. The work is practical and paced to each person's comfort.
Kristi works from Florida and conducts therapy in English. She encourages people who are ready to look for support to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first meeting using the Start Therapy button on the site.
How Kristi’s approaches translate to online therapy
Kristi commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by making choices that matter more noticeable. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and supports the person in finding their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kristi aims to figure out the best fit by talking about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use approaches like ACT and client-centered work in a way that matches everyday routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting. Kristi also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, cancer, caregiver stress, and chronic pain and illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. She uses a client-centered approach that tailors sessions to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Kristi has 20 years of experience working with individuals in crisis and with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific session formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kristi?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.