Kristi Heisterman , LPC, LCMHC

Kristi Heisterman, LPC, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist practicing in Texas and Utah who supports people facing complex life challenges. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - both indicate advanced training and state licensure to provide mental health care. Kristi's work spans addiction recovery, family dynamics, trauma healing, and relationship wellness, with additional focus on young adult concerns, sexuality, parenting, adoption and foster care, and a range of behavioral and process addictions.

She cultivates a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences and develop practical strategies for growth. Kristi emphasizes understanding each person's unique journey and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience, process difficult memories, and shift unhelpful patterns in relationships and self-understanding. Her background includes attention to intimacy-related issues, BDSM and kink affirming care, and support for those navigating sex and process addictions.

Committed to honoring lived experience, Kristi approaches treatment with empathy and professional clarity, partnering with clients to identify goals and pathways toward improved functioning and connection. Whether addressing addiction, past trauma, or family concerns, she aims to walk alongside each person with steady support and tailored clinical guidance.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access with Kristi Heisterman

Kristi uses trauma-focused interventions that help people process and make sense of past hurt, reduce the impact of traumatic memories, and develop skills for emotional regulation and safety. She also applies family-systems-oriented work to explore patterns of interaction, improve communication, and rebuild healthier relationships among family members. For clients facing addiction, Kristi employs recovery-focused strategies that address triggers, coping skills, and relapse prevention while supporting long-term behavior change and well-being.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristi works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time she tailors strategies, drawing from evidence-based techniques to create a plan that feels practical and relevant to the client's life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from different locations and on varied schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists who are experienced in addressing trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.