Kris Rice , LSCSW

Kris Rice is a licensed specialist clinical social worker in Kansas with 23 years of professional experience. As an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - she brings extensive practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses related areas such as abandonment, blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

Kris approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the individual needs and goals of the person she is working with. She uses a blend of attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and mindfulness-informed methods to support emotional growth and practical change. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and Kris aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward change.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and tailored care, helping clients build insight, strengthen relationships, and develop strategies to manage difficult emotions and life transitions. Kris focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where progress is guided by each person’s priorities and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kris draws from attachment-based and client-centered approaches as well as cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and helps people improve connection, trust, and related relationship concerns. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience, offering empathic listening and collaborative pacing to build self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kris works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to address both emotions and everyday functioning.

Online therapy with Kris is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or on the go while preserving the collaborative, goal-focused work that supports lasting change.