Kristi Rakes, LCSW, LISW-CP

Online approaches that focus on skills and clarity

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people in naming their goals so sessions follow what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it helps with anxiety, depression, panic, obsessions, and mood shifts by teaching specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and build calmer moments throughout the day.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristi will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT exercises, then adding mindfulness or narrative work to reframe difficult events. The plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging can help between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping the focus on consistent, practical progress.