Kristi Heritage , LPC

Currently only available during daytime hours, Kristi Heritage is a licensed counselor in Missouri with over 6 years of experience. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she has worked extensively with people facing trauma, crisis, and substance use, while also supporting those experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, eating disorders, abuse, domestic and sexual violence, behavior concerns, and ADHD/ADD.

Her approach is warm and interactive, built on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and centers the therapeutic work on each person's strengths and needs. Kristi integrates client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, personalized plans. She is also trained in EMDR and has used that method to assist many individuals processing traumatic memories.

Kristi tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique goals of each person she sees, offering flexibility in scheduling to accommodate varying needs. She encourages booking a live session to ensure her undivided attention, whether by video, phone, or chat, and she typically responds to messages as soon as she can, often between sessions.

Seeking change takes courage, and Kristi provides steady support and guidance for those ready to take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working collaboratively with people who choose to begin that process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristi Heritage uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where a person's own goals and values guide the work - this approach is especially helpful for building trust, improving self-understanding, and navigating relationship or identity concerns. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Additionally, Kristi is trained in EMDR, a method that supports processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact for people who have experienced abuse, violence, or other traumatic events.

Deciding which approach feels right is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristi works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and the pace of work so the plan aligns with what the individual hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Kristi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within Missouri, and choose the format that feels most helpful at any stage of therapy.