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Krista McClinton

Compassionate guidance rooted in practical skills

LPC Colorado

Experience
23 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Krista

Krista McClinton is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with 23 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and works from a strengths-based stance to bolster motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice includes support for issues such as parenting, career transitions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and a broad range of mood and life-change concerns.

Krista draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs, guiding clients to identify practical strategies and new ways of thinking while honoring their lived experience. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and sees the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for growth, resilience, and clearer decision-making.

Krista welcomes clients who are ready to take a step toward change and offers experience-based support as they pursue healthier coping, stronger communication, and renewed purpose.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Krista uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood issues, and stressful situations. She also integrates client-centered techniques that prioritize validation and empathic listening, creating space for clients to lead the conversation about what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Krista collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they set achievable objectives, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what proves helpful in real life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats allow consistent access to licensed professionals from different locations and make it simpler to fit regular sessions into daily life while working on coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Krista address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression, as well as trauma, relationship and workplace concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients explore solutions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Krista brings 23 years of professional experience supporting people through mood issues, life transitions, and communication or relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado; her license detail is CO LPC LPC.0003732.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Krista accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside the United States who can engage in English-language sessions.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English