Kristy Gehling

Compassionate, skills-focused support for change

LSCSW Kansas

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristy

Kristy Gehling is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, worry, parenting challenges, anger, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. With six years of practice as an LSCSW she partners with clients who are ready to take active steps toward more satisfying and balanced lives.

Background and approach

Kristy frames clients as the experts on their own stories and draws on clients' existing strengths to address issues such as depression, relationship and family pressures, trauma and grief, mood concerns, and difficulties with intimacy or eating and body image.

Her work combines practical strategies and collaborative support so people can build the skills they need to face triggers, improve communication, and increase day-to-day functioning. She uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches that emphasize values, motivation, and solution-focused planning.

Kristy aims to stand with clients through the courageous first steps of change, offering steady guidance while helping them identify meaningful goals and realistic steps toward them.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kristy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this work by encouraging people to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can take action even when difficult feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristy works with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, and she adjusts methods over time so treatment remains aligned with what each person finds most useful and realistic.

Online therapy with Kristy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation more practical for different lifestyles. These options support flexible scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to continue skill practice and coaching from locations that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting and anger management, self-esteem and motivation, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, and mood-related concerns such as bipolar and ADHD.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Kristy integrates practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and motivational approaches and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and try new strategies between sessions.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

Kristy holds the credential LSCSW and is licensed in Kansas with licence number KS LSCSW LSCSW 5210.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to people located within her licensed region.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English