Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Kristi Whitford, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Crisis and relationship support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW6939
- NPI
- 1114957040
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Trauma and grief
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristi
Kristi Whitford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 20 years of experience supporting people in crisis. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting concerns.
She works in a client-centered way, aiming to listen carefully and respond to what each person says they need. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and decisions people can use between meetings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are often used to help people set goals and move forward.
Kristi has long experience with trauma and mental health crises. She also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and cancer-related concerns. Communication problems, family of origin issues, divorce and separation, and codependency are also within her practice focus.
When people come for help with parenting or relationship strain, sessions look at concrete patterns and small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. For addiction and recovery-related concerns, she uses straightforward methods to clarify values and build motivation for change.
People who reach out can expect someone who prioritizes listening and practical planning. Kristi offers guidance based on two decades of front-line experience working with individuals facing acute stress and ongoing life challenges.
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How Kristi uses ACT and client-centered methods online
Kristi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered work centers the person's experience and uses reflective listening to help people make their own choices.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help when change feels stuck. That approach helps people weigh options, notice ambivalence, and find internal reasons to try something different. These methods suit practical concerns like parenting strain, relationship problems, addiction, and caregiver stress because they focus on what a person wants to change next rather than long theory sessions.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize values-based ACT work, client-centered listening, or targeted motivational techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy part of their everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered therapy and uses solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to set goals and identify practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with individuals in crisis and longer-term mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the platform's online therapy options and scheduling flow.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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