Kristi Heritage, LPC
- Trauma and substance use
- Client-centered CBT
- Daytime availability only
About Kristi Heritage
Kristi’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to meet each person where they are, shaping dialogue and strategy to fit individual needs. Her work integrates person-centered values with cognitive behavioral techniques, and she incorporates motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when appropriate. She is also trained in EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a modality often used to address traumatic memories.
Kristi tailors treatment plans to the unique circumstances of each client and remains flexible with scheduling, responding to messages and arranging sessions as availability allows. She encourages live sessions for focused time together, whether by video, phone, or chat, and often responds to messages between appointments. Seeking change takes courage, and Kristi provides practical support and empowerment to help people move toward a more fulfilling life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristi Heritage have?
Kristi Heritage has 6 years of experience.
Is Kristi Heritage a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: MO LPC 2017044081.
In which languages does Kristi Heritage provide therapy?
Kristi Heritage provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristi Heritage located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Kristi Heritage as my therapist?
You can work with Kristi Heritage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristi Heritage work with international clients?
Kristi Heritage does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristi Heritage cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; it is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and coping strategies, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to process and reduce the impact of distressing memories and trauma symptoms by integrating targeted techniques during sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods accordingly, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model on every client.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate busy schedules, mobility limitations, and geographic constraints. Working with licensed professionals in these formats allows people to access consistent support from therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments.