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Entry 288588Texas / United States

Kristi Heisterman

Kristi Heisterman, LPC, LCMHC

Texas 11 years in practice

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LPC and LCMHC focusing on addiction and relationships

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  • Addictions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Kristi

Kristi Heisterman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 11 years of experience. She focuses on addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting. Sessions are conducted in English and she works with issues such as adoption and foster care, sexuality, and young adult concerns.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address addiction and relationship patterns. In sessions she talks through recent events, identifies repeating patterns, and helps people practice new ways of responding. She also supports people dealing with trauma by helping them name what happened and learn coping skills for distressing memories.

Kristi pays attention to family dynamics and the roles people take in relationships. She helps parents and adults concerned about parenting challenges to sort practical solutions and set realistic boundaries. For intimacy-related and sexual concerns, she discusses values, consent, and communication skills in straightforward terms.

Her experience includes working with drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like pornography or gambling, and sex addiction. She also has experience with BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture and with adoption and foster care topics. People can expect practical, direct conversations that concentrate on next steps rather than long lectures.

To begin, clients choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

Kristi works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction, trauma, and relational concerns. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for cravings, anxiety, and flashbacks. This focuses on step-by-step tools people can use between sessions to manage intense feelings and urges.

Another typical approach is pattern-focused work that helps people notice repeating relationship behaviors and try different responses. This helps with intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and family dynamics by making small, testable changes to everyday interactions.

Choosing the right method is part of the process. Kristi will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means discussing options, trying approaches in session, and adjusting as progress is assessed.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, enabling shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions at times that suit work or school schedules.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDrug and alcohol addictionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexualityYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Texas, Utah

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, and parenting. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, BDSM and kink, sexuality, and young adult issues.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on practical strategies, pattern recognition, and skills practice rather than lengthy theory explanations.

How long has she practiced?

She has 11 years of clinical experience. That experience includes work with substance use and process addictions as well as relational and trauma concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices with licensure in Texas and Utah. Her listed location for practice is Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the onboarding process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Kristi Heisterman

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