Kristi Clifton , LCSW, LICSW

Kristi Clifton, LCSW, LICSW, is a licensed social worker practicing in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, supports families navigating conflict, and assists people managing depression and major life changes.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. Kristi emphasizes collaborative care that reflects each personâs circumstances and goals.

Kristi recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and values the decision to seek support. She aims to create an environment where clients feel understood and where practical steps toward improvement are explored together. Her practice focuses on meeting clients where they are and shaping interventions to fit their unique situations.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Kristi Clifton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns clients bring. She draws on skills-based approaches that teach practical tools for managing stress and anxiety - these focus on breathing, thought patterns, and behavioral strategies to reduce daily overwhelm and improve coping.

She also employs family-focused methods when addressing family conflict - these approaches help family members communicate more effectively, set clearer boundaries, and work toward healthier interactions. For clients navigating depression or major life changes, she offers supportive, collaborative counseling that helps identify goals, build routines, and reestablish a sense of direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristi works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques as the work progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy with Kristi is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home, manage appointments around work or family responsibilities, and continue care when in-person visits are not feasible.