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Kristi Whitford

LCSW

Kristi Whitford , LCSW

Therapist in Florida

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About Kristi

Kristi Whitford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals in crisis. She focuses on mental health crisis and trauma, depression and anxiety, work with special needs populations, adjustment disorders, and relational issues affecting adults and parent-child dynamics. Kristi brings a warm, empathetic presence to sessions and is known for being nonjudgmental, a careful listener, and easy to talk to.

As a client-centered therapist, she adapts her approach to fit each person's unique circumstances, offering tailored support rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She recognizes the added strain many people feel in challenging times and affirms the courage it takes to seek help. Kristi emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and looks forward to collaborating with individuals who are ready to explore change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristi integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building practical skills to live in line with those values - it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult emotions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting each person where they are; this approach supports exploration of relationships, self-esteem, and adjustment challenges. Kristi also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change when facing ambivalence or addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kristi works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kristi Whitford have?

Kristi Whitford has 20 years of experience.

Is Kristi Whitford a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW6939.

In which languages does Kristi Whitford provide therapy?

English

Where is Kristi Whitford located?

Florida

How can I work with Kristi Whitford as my therapist?

You can work with Kristi Whitford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristi Whitford work with international clients?

Kristi Whitford does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristi Whitford 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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