Licensed clinical social worker recordMinnesota
Kristi Clifton, LCSW, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed social worker - stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 3995
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 27862
- NPI
- 1881122810
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
These details come from information Kristi supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Women's issues
About Kristi
Kristi Clifton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem. She also helps people cope with life changes and family concerns.
Kristi uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce day-to-day stress and manage anxious thoughts. She helps people notice patterns that contribute to low mood and works with them to build small, manageable changes.
When grief or major life transitions are present, Kristi offers a steady process for sorting through emotions and responsibilities. She pays attention to how family roles and expectations affect everyday life and decision making. This often involves clarifying priorities and setting realistic goals.
Her approach is flexible and adapts as needs change. Kristi describes treatment as a collaborative effort where plans are adjusted based on what is helping. She uses clinical judgment informed by five years of practice in Minnesota.
For people seeking support around women's issues, she brings focused attention to common stresses that affect women in work and family roles. The goal is to identify manageable strategies that fit into a busy schedule and support better coping over time.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. That work looks at specific thoughts, tests them against facts, and replaces them with more balanced thinking. Another approach emphasizes practical behavior change and small habit shifts to manage stress and improve daily functioning. That can include scheduling, activity planning, and brief experiments to test new coping strategies. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss different techniques and choose what fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which methods are most useful and adjust them over time based on progress. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported for Kristi specifically. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, avoid travel time, and fit appointments around work or family responsibilities. Some formats also let people use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or a shorter phone check-in is preferable. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into a busy life without promising a specific outcome.CAreas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and family-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and taking manageable steps to reduce stress and improve mood.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers