Cyri Krantz , LSCSW, LCSW

Cyri Krantz is a licensed social worker with 15 years of professional experience serving people in Kansas and Missouri. She has focused much of her work on supporting individuals coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management, and she also has experience working with bipolar disorder.

Cyri approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each individual’s needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship, listening carefully to understand what matters most and adapting interventions to fit a client’s situation.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Cyri provides steady encouragement and practical guidance throughout the process of pursuing a more fulfilling life. She aims to create an environment where people feel supported while they build coping skills, address difficult experiences, and move toward clearer direction.

Cyri holds the credentials LSCSW and LCSW - LSCSW stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a decade and a half of clinical experience to her practice.

Approaches and online therapy with a licensed social worker

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then commit to actions that align with their values. It can be helpful for managing distressing emotions, persistent worries, and patterns that interfere with meaningful living.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to shift them. It is often used to address anxiety, problematic coping strategies, and mood challenges by teaching concrete tools for change.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps the person explore their own solutions. This approach supports self-directed growth and can be particularly useful when building trust and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques over time to ensure the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals. These formats allow therapy to fit into busy lives and different comfort levels while maintaining continuity of care.