Kristy Gehling , LSCSW

Kristy Gehling is a licensed clinician in Kansas with six years of professional experience supporting people through common life challenges. As an LSCSW - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - she focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate parenting concerns, address anger and motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence. Kristy approaches each person as the expert of their own story, identifying strengths that can be used to move past obstacles and toward more fulfilling daily life.

She frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady, compassionate support throughout the process. Kristy emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and practice skills that fit their values and circumstances. Her style blends practical tools with encouragement, aiming to increase resilience and empower clients to make meaningful, lasting changes.

People who work with Kristy can expect a respectful, strength-based partnership that honors their experience while offering evidence-informed strategies to address the issues that brought them to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, which is often effective for anxiety, mood concerns, and building self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to try techniques, adjust plans based on what helps, and build a tailored path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people managing busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, or mobility limitations. Kristy provides support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their routine and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.