Kristi Heritage, LPC
Missouri LPC supporting trauma and life transitions
- Trauma and crisis
- EMDR trained
- Daytime availability
About Kristi Heritage
Currently only available during daytime hours, Kristi Heritage is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with more than six years of clinical experience. She has developed a practice focused on trauma response, crisis intervention, and substance use while also supporting people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, eating disorders, domestic and sexual violence, behavior change, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD/ADD.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kristi avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes an individualized, strengths-based approach. She blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. She is also trained in EMDR, a trauma-focused method she has used to help many people process distressing memories.
Kristi adapts session style and pacing to match each client, and her availability for messages and appointments varies by day with flexibility to accommodate schedules when possible. She encourages booking live sessions for focused attention whether by video, phone, or chat, and often responds to messages between sessions. Kristi frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to pursue change.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kristi avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes an individualized, strengths-based approach. She blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. She is also trained in EMDR, a trauma-focused method she has used to help many people process distressing memories.
Kristi adapts session style and pacing to match each client, and her availability for messages and appointments varies by day with flexibility to accommodate schedules when possible. She encourages booking live sessions for focused attention whether by video, phone, or chat, and often responds to messages between sessions. Kristi frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to pursue change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristi Heritage have?
Kristi Heritage has six years of professional experience as a counselor.
Is Kristi Heritage a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kristi holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license information is MO LPC 2017044081.
In which languages does Kristi Heritage provide therapy?
Kristi provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristi Heritage located?
Kristi is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Kristi Heritage as my therapist?
You can work with Kristi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristi Heritage work with international clients?
No. Kristi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristi Heritage cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and Kristi's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Kristi draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work. This approach prioritizes understanding, empathy, and collaboration, and it is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore their concerns.
She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or emotional difficulty and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.
When trauma is a central concern, Kristi integrates EMDR techniques to assist clients in processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR can be offered alongside other approaches as part of a tailored plan.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristi will work with each person to assess needs, clarify goals, and select or combine methods that fit their preferences and circumstances.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone as well as live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options can increase access to regular support, allow ongoing communication between visits, and let clients engage with a licensed professional in the format that works best for them.