Kristy Gehling, LSCSW

Kristy Gehling, LSCSW, works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, parenting demands, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship strain. She focuses on helping people find practical steps they can try now. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at making change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Kristy believes each person knows their own story best. She uses that knowledge to build on strengths and solve the problems that get in the way of daily life. She talks through small, realistic goals and keeps sessions focused on what a person wants to change next.

With six years of experience, Kristy draws on straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based work. She pairs those with motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to try something new. Solution-focused ideas guide short-term planning so clients can see progress between sessions.

She has helped people facing grief, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and caregiver stress. Kristy also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions are grounded in approachable language and step-by-step planning. She encourages clients to bring what matters most to each meeting and to try practical strategies between sessions. This process is meant to help people make gradual, lasting changes that match their goals and daily life.

How Kristy Uses Evidence-Informed Approaches Online

Kristy commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people live around painful thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and finding purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for mood, anxiety, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods might help most. Together they adjust techniques over time so the work fits daily life and the change someone wants to see.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or time is limited. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in different formats to keep sessions focused on practical steps and measurable progress.