Kristy Gehling

Kristy Gehling is a Kansas-based therapist with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kristy approaches care with a straightforward, respectful style and supports people as they take the first steps toward change.

She believes people know their own stories and brings a strengths-focused attitude to sessions. That means helping clients notice what already works and building practical steps from there. Conversations are intended to be clear and goal-oriented rather than long or confusing.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, mood disorders, and attention-related challenges. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and divorce and separation. Kristy also works with issues such as impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, and money-related stress.

In session she uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts and actions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to clarify goals and boost commitment to change. The aim is simple: reduce daily strain and help clients move toward values-based choices.

Kristy holds the Kansas Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker credential, LSCSW. She works in English and practices in Kansas. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Kristy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide work with clients. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to the person and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help when motivation or meaning feels lost. CBT looks at thought and behavior patterns, teaching concrete skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between visits. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or when audio-only interaction is preferred, while others support longer, interactive sessions. Ask about available options so you can choose what fits your schedule and day-to-day routines.