Kristi Whitford, LCSW

Kristi Whitford is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting people through crisis and trauma. She brings a warm, empathetic presence and listens without judgment. Kristi uses a client-centered style to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and preferences.

She focuses on trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting. She also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, cancer, caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and family of origin problems. Her background includes long-term work with individuals in crisis.

Kristi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. In practice she helps people clarify values, increase motivation, and find small, practical steps forward. Sessions center on what the person feels is most important to address.

She aims to create an easy-to-talk-to atmosphere where people can say difficult things and still feel heard. Kristi emphasizes collaboration and tailors her approach so goals and methods match each person’s situation. Many people seek her help when life feels overwhelming or after a painful loss.

Kristi practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kristi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that fit everyday life. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps toward them even when feelings are hard. It can help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. Treatment choices are made collaboratively and can shift as needs change.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full visit is not needed, reduce travel time, and help maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to fit each person’s rhythm and goals.