About Kristi
Kristi Clifton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. Kristi aims to make the first steps easier and to meet people where they are.
Kristi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and also holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW credential. She has five years of professional experience working in Minnesota.
How Kristi works
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, grief, and self-esteem, with additional attention to women's issues. In sessions she uses straightforward conversation to understand daily struggles and goals. She adapts the pace and tone to each person's needs and builds a plan together.
That plan can include practical coping skills, ways to manage symptoms, and steps for making changes that fit real life. Kristi centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. She tailors discussions and treatment plans to each person rather than using a single approach for everyone.
She encourages those who feel nervous about starting therapy and acknowledges that reaching out takes courage. Outside of direct sessions, Kristi supports people through transitions and grief by helping them identify strengths and workable next steps. Her Minnesota licensure and clinical focus inform how she approaches care, and she provides care in English for local clients.
What Kristi works with
The areas below are the ones Kristi selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Also listed
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps people can use day to day. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These techniques help with immediate symptom relief and building a steady routine. Another frequent method is problem-focused conversation that breaks big issues into smaller, manageable parts. This helps people facing life changes, grief, or family stress by identifying next steps and testing changes between sessions. Both approaches emphasize collaboration and problem solving rather than long, abstract discussion. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kristi works together with each person to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adjusts methods over time so the plan fits the person's needs and daily life. Online therapy with Kristi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter updates, checking progress, or when writing feels more comfortable. These formats help people fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.Start online instead of waiting
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