Krista McKelvin
Hopeful, practical therapy for real-life challenges
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Krista
Krista McKelvin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience blending practical, evidence-informed techniques into straightforward therapy. She integrates cognitive behavioral tools with client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tensions, career hurdles, and trauma-related concerns.
Background and approach
Her training and practice emphasize collaboration and tailoring interventions to each person's goals and circumstances. Krista has provided counseling to both teens and adults, drawing on a vocational counseling background and work with individuals who have experienced physical or emotional abuse.
She aims to create an easygoing, nonpressured atmosphere where rapport, empathy, and respect guide the process. Treatment plans are developed through shared dialogue and adjusted to meet the client’s changing needs.
Licensed in Texas and Oklahoma, Krista approaches therapy with sensitivity to complex issues including grief, intimacy concerns, parenting difficulties, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a range of social and identity challenges. Her focus is on building self-awareness as a starting point for change and helping clients move toward practical, sustainable strategies for daily life.
How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care
Krista often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, empathic space where the client’s perspective and goals shape the work. These approaches are presented in plain, goal-oriented ways so clients can practice skills between sessions and track progress.Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process; Krista works with each person to determine what methods fit best based on their concerns, preferences, and goals. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful and practical.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and the ability to continue work from home or another convenient location. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic strategies into daily life while still working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Oklahoma, Texas
Languages
English