About Kristi
Kristi Clifton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes. She helps people wrestling with family conflict, self-esteem concerns, and women's issues. Kristi writes clear, direct plans so clients know what to expect in sessions.
Kristi is licensed as a clinical social worker in Minnesota. Her credentials include LCSW and LICSW and she has five years of professional experience. She aims to match her approach to each person's needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. Kristi listens first, then helps people identify patterns, try different responses, and track small changes that add up. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so parents and busy adults can follow along.
Her style is respectful and compassionate. She works with people to set realistic goals and to build everyday skills for mood, stress, and relationships. Kristi emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To get started clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits. Kristi is based in Minnesota and conducts sessions in English.
Practical approaches and online access
Kristi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people change patterns that keep them feeling stuck. One common approach she uses involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life experiences to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps with stress, worry, and self-esteem problems by teaching people new ways to think and respond.Another frequent focus is building coping skills for life transitions and grief. Sessions include step-by-step strategies for managing intense emotions, pacing recovery, and handling conflict at home. These skills are practical and aimed at day-to-day improvements rather than abstract theory.
Kristi approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She will help clients choose the approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is made. Finding the right fit is part of the work together.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for brief check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care around work, childcare, or other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Also works with
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- North Dakota, Minnesota
- Languages
- English