- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sleep problems
About Kristi
Kristi Kangas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She is based in Nevada and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and attention difficulties. Kristi also supports people dealing with life purpose questions and midlife changes.
She focuses on practical conversation and concrete strategies. Sessions often include talking through current challenges, identifying patterns that get in the way, and trying small changes to daily routines. Kristi pays attention to how health, pain, hearing differences, and aging affect mood and function.
Kristi draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, panic, phobias, obsessive patterns, and compulsive behaviors. She also helps people manage impulsivity, control issues, and the shame or guilt that can follow big life events. Communication problems and isolation are addressed with direct skills practice and planning.
Her work is collaborative and steady. She helps adults assess what matters now and what practical steps might fit into their lives. That can look like experimenting with new habits, trying different ways to structure the day, or rehearsing difficult conversations.
Kristi’s background includes long-term clinical work with adults who face chronic illness or chronic pain. She uses that experience when clients bring physical health concerns into sessions. People who prefer to work in English will find she conducts sessions in that language.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at clear, addressable problems. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and repetitive worries by teaching new ways to respond to distressing thoughts. Another approach emphasizes practical skills training for managing impulsivity, sleep, and daily routines; it helps people test small changes and notice what makes a difference.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristi treats this as a collaborative process where goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before guide the plan. She will discuss options and adjust methods based on what the client wants to try and what fits into their life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also permit quieter, camera-off conversations when that helps a person focus. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and pace to fit everyday demands without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, sleeping issues, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, life purpose, and midlife concerns.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her style is practical and conversational, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes. Sessions often focus on skills, routine adjustments, and clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Nevada and practices from Nevada.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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