Kristy Snelson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of experience, Kristy Snelson helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. She also supports those coping with life changes and explores issues such as abandonment, attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

Kristy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and honest discussion about feelings and behavior. She prioritizes direct, respectful interaction rather than jargon-filled explanations.

In a first meeting, she typically clarifies the main concerns and discusses what a few sessions might look like. From there she and the client set manageable steps and practice skills between visits. This keeps work grounded in daily life and not just in the therapy room.

Her approach centers on problem solving, building coping strategies, and strengthening communication. She addresses attachment and abandonment themes by looking at patterns that repeat in relationships and working to change them. For people dealing with shame or low self-worth, sessions include exercises to notice self-critical thoughts and try different responses.

Kristy describes therapy as collaborative. She helps clients weigh options and choose tools that fit their situation. The focus stays practical: reduce current distress and create clearer, more reliable ways of relating to others and to oneself.

Therapeutic approaches and using online sessions