Therapist profile
Kristi Whitford, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
Continue with KristiWhere Kristi stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW6939
- NPI
- 1114957040
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency patterns
- Parenting concerns
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience working with people in crisis. She practices in Florida and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting concerns.
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening first. Kristi aims to understand what is most pressing and then helps people set practical steps forward. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what the person wants to address next.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma, mental health crises, and adjustment after major life changes. She has supported people dealing with grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and codependency patterns where putting others first causes personal strain. She also has experience with adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related challenges.
Kristi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable action. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Solution-Focused techniques to build small, achievable goals. The client-centered stance shapes how these tools are applied in each session.
People who choose to work with her typically get practical strategies for setting limits, handling relationship stress, and managing strong emotions. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session and see what fits their needs.
How sessions work
How Kristi uses ACT and Motivational Interviewing online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite uncomfortable feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns of putting others first that get in the way of personal values. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum one step at a time. It works well for addictions, ambivalence about setting boundaries, and commitment issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen and then suggest which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps about which session length or setup suits your schedule and the focus you want to address.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. Additional areas include codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and family of origin issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She practices a client-centered style and uses practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals, and taking small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals in crisis and with long-term mental health challenges. That background informs how she supports people through stress and relational struggles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients based on the therapist's licensure and regional practice rules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.