Kyria Chrisp-Stashak , LPC

Kyria Chrisp-Stashak is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with ten years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, helping them navigate difficult emotions and life transitions.

She aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Kyria emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify goals and develop practical ways to manage symptoms and build resilience. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and offers steady support through the therapeutic process.

Clients can expect a compassionate approach that balances listening with actionable strategies. Kyria supports each person’s individual path toward a more fulfilling and happier life, meeting them where they are and helping them move forward at a pace that feels right.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Kyria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills to manage stress and anxiety. These approaches help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping strategies, and practice new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also applies trauma-informed methods to support people who have experienced trauma or abuse, working gently to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact. In addition, Kyria draws on attachment-focused and relational work to address relationship patterns, communication problems, and intimacy concerns, helping clients build healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kyria works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from wherever the client is located. Kyria uses these formats to provide consistent, effective care that meets clients where they are.