Kristy Gehling , LSCSW

Kristy Gehling is a Kansas-licensed social worker (LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) with six years of professional experience supporting individuals through life challenges. She works directly with people dealing with stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, anger and motivation issues, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence.

Kristy approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them identify and use their strengths to move past obstacles. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps, tailoring support to meet each person where they are while encouraging growth and resilience.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Kristy offers steady support through that process. Her practice focuses on building confidence, improving coping skills, and finding meaningful ways to address the concerns clients bring to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care Options

Kristy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for people managing anxiety, stress, or low motivation who want to live in line with what matters to them.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, confidence issues, and patterns that interfere with day-to-day functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Kristy integrates when clients are focusing on change and ambivalence. This style helps enhance motivation and resolve mixed feelings about goals such as improving parenting strategies, managing anger, or addressing health-related behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kristy collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from different locations. These formats allow therapists to provide consistent support while adapting to each client’s preferred way of working.