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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
About Kristi
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 12 years of experience, Kristi Smith helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues. She works directly with adults who are navigating life changes, relationship strain, and personal doubts. Sessions are in English and international clients are not accepted.
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the individual. She treats worries about attachment, blended family dynamics, communication problems, codependency, and commitment concerns. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Her practice includes work around specific life stressors such as cancer, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), infidelity, guilt and shame, and building self-love. Kristi focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions to notice small changes and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Kristi believes people know their own story and brings that view into sessions. She listens for strengths and practical options, then helps people try things that may improve day-to-day functioning. Conversations are collaborative and focused on real-life problems and goals.
To begin a relationship with Kristi, prospective clients follow the site process to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Background and approach are grounded in straightforward, evidence-based techniques and a focus on problem solving. Kristi’s work is steady and pragmatic, aimed at helping people clarify what matters and take manageable steps toward change.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. That approach is practical and often involves short exercises to try between sessions.Attachment-focused ideas look at patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current expectations. These conversations help people notice patterns in how they relate to partners and family and try new ways of communicating and connecting.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristi collaborates with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. She frames therapy as an experiment in finding what makes daily life more manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking. The site process asks for a short matching questionnaire and then lets you schedule a first meeting. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and the formats currently offered when you schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies. Work in sessions emphasizes collaborative problem solving and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience. That experience includes supporting people with relationship strain, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon. Location details are Oregon-based practice.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted. She works with clients based according to the practice location rules.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies with location and is delivered through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.