Krista McKelvin , LPC

Krista McKelvin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of experience offering vocational counseling and psychotherapy to teens and adults. She has worked across a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and stress-related problems. Her practice also addresses neurological and developmental needs such as autism and Asperger syndrome, as well as issues like codependency, domestic violence, and gender dysphoria.

Krista’s style is open and easygoing, with an emphasis on building rapport and listening without pressure. She approaches each person with respect, empathy, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances. Her clinical work blends client-centered listening with solution-focused strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients develop practical skills and new perspectives.

Krista believes that self-awareness is the first step toward change, and she supports clients as they identify goals and take practical steps forward. She draws on a variety of therapeutic tools to address emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, career concerns, and life transitions, helping clients find actionable ways to cope and grow. Krista welcomes those who are ready to begin the process of healing and change, and she looks forward to working with new clients.

Client-Centered and Skills-Based Online Support

Krista uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and understanding so clients can explore their values and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and career or relationship challenges. CBT emphasizes small, actionable changes that can yield measurable improvement. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for clients struggling with intense emotions, anger, or difficulties in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Krista collaborates with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time to fit changing circumstances and progress.

Online therapy with Krista is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage in therapy from home, work, or other settings while working with licensed professionals who tailor care to each person’s life.