- LGBT concerns
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Krystle
Krystle Kilcrease is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on people navigating trauma, grief, LGBTQ+ concerns, self-esteem issues, and major life changes. Krystle also helps with guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and building greater self-love.
Her sessions are straightforward and action-oriented. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and names practical steps to try between meetings. Conversations often include skills for coping with strong emotions and ways to make everyday choices feel more aligned with values.
Krystle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and stress. She explains what an approach involves and how it might fit a person's current concerns. Clients can expect clear rationale for suggested exercises and time to reflect on what feels useful.
She pays attention to culture and identity, and to how those factors affect relationships and self-view. Krystle helps people sort through shame and grief without rushing conclusions. Work on life purpose starts with small experiments that reveal what matters most in day-to-day life.
People who choose her often want practical ways to manage difficult memories and to make decisions that reflect their values. To begin, Krystle asks about current concerns, recent changes, and what the person hopes to get from therapy. This helps shape a focused plan for moving forward.
Approach and how online sessions are handled
Krystle primarily works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques for trauma and stress. One common approach focuses on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic memories through structured, gradual work that teaches skills for managing intense reactions. This helps people feel more grounded when memories or triggers come up.Another common technique teaches practical coping skills for emotional regulation and self-soothing. These are step-by-step tools people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, shame, or strong mood shifts and to support clearer decision making about life purpose and next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Krystle will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts plans based on what works in practice.
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also use online sessions to continue steady care after transitions in work, health, or location.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and introduce practical steps. Sessions include skills for managing strong emotions and small experiments to test new directions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Krystle has 10 years of experience as a mental health professional working with the concerns listed above.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.