Kris Rice , LSCSW

Kris Rice is a Kansas-based clinician with 23 years of professional experience as an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker). She specializes in supporting people facing stress and anxiety, family and relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and confidence building. Kris approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to address the specific concerns and goals of the individual.

Her work emphasizes partnership and practical progress. Kris helps clients identify realistic steps, build coping skills, and explore patterns that affect relationships and daily functioning. She supports people through life transitions including grief, parenting challenges, and career or motivation shifts, always adapting interventions to fit the client’s pace and priorities.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Kris focuses on empowering clients to make meaningful shifts toward a more fulfilling life. Her practice combines emotional understanding with concrete strategies so clients can move from where they are now toward greater well-being and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Available in Online Sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and expectations. In online work this approach helps people understand connection needs, address abandonment or intimacy concerns, and repair relationship dynamics through reflective conversation and skill building.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence, and motivation by validating feelings and helping clients identify their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kris works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. Working with therapists remotely can make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different formats, and fit sessions into a busy life while focusing on meaningful progress.