Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Kristi Rakes, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C007259
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904009137
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 16825
- NPI
- 1538446968
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
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
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristi
Kristi Rakes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addiction, ADHD, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, body image, loneliness, and end-of-life concerns.
Kristi focuses on practical conversations about problems people face every day. She listens and helps people name their strengths. Sessions include direct problem solving, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. That mix is used to spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and clarify personal values. Kristi often uses brief exercises in session that people can try later at home.
She brings experience from clinical settings that included work with mood disorders, trauma and grief, hospice and geriatric issues, and women’s health topics. That background shapes how she balances practical problem solving with attention to life context and care responsibilities.
Kristi uses a straightforward, conversational style. She helps people set realistic goals and track progress. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps so they can set up an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How Kristi’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In online sessions this looks like guided conversation, checking goals, and adjusting plans as needed. It helps when someone wants to talk through feelings and clarify priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior. Kristi uses short exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavior changes between sessions. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns.
Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These are brief, concrete exercises that can reduce reactivity and help with stress and grief. They are easy to practice during the week and report back on in the next session.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, try strategies, and shift approaches based on what helps. That collaborative process means methods are adjusted to fit the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow for a focused check-in during a lunch break. Discussing scheduling needs in the initial questionnaire and first session helps align the format with everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, and other mood and life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style combining client-centered work with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in mental health settings, including work related to mood disorders, trauma, hospice care, and women’s health topics.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Kristi holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and as LISW-CP in South Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers