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Kristi Jefferson

Empowering change through practical, compassionate care

LCSW Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kristi

Kristi Jefferson is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy while emphasizing a strengths-based, client-centered stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life. Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and issues related to adoption, foster care, communication, self-love, and women’s issues.

Kristi approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients identify practical steps and small changes that can reduce distress and build resilience. She seeks to create a space where clients’ existing resources and values guide goal-setting and problem-solving, and she encourages courage and self-compassion as part of growth.

Kristi aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Practical Approaches for Online Growth

Kristi integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and stress, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms and navigating life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard as they explore values, strengths, and personal goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristi works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences. She balances practical tools with validation of the client’s experience, adjusting focus as goals evolve and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into daily life, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver supportive, skill-oriented work from wherever a client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like adoption and foster care and women's issues.
What is Kristi's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical problem-solving with attention to clients' strengths and personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Kristi holds an LCSW and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW19791.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts therapy with English-speaking clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteemCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English