Kris Horton

Compassionate, skill-based support for emotional challenges

LIMHP Nebraska

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Kris

Kris Horton is a licensed mental health practitioner in Nebraska with 17 years of clinical experience who draws on evidence-based strategies to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and anger.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy believing each person is the expert on their own life, and she centers clients' strengths as part of a collaborative process to address mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

Her work often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to build practical skills for managing difficult emotions, improving communication, and addressing guilt, shame, and forgiveness issues. Kris frames change as a courageous step and aims to support and empower people as they pursue greater emotional balance and healthier relationships.

In sessions she focuses on concrete tools and compassionate guidance, helping clients translate insights into everyday coping strategies. Her practice emphasizes partnership and steady progress as clients work toward clearer goals and improved well-being.

Applying CBT and DBT Online for Practical Change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then developing concrete skills to shift those patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, mood disturbances, and social fears by teaching strategies like thought restructuring and behavioral experiments.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which can be helpful for anger, trauma-related symptoms, and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, blending CBT and DBT techniques when appropriate to create a tailored plan that fits the client’s situation.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic limitations. These formats make it easier to practice new skills between meetings and to access care from home or another convenient location, while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kris address in therapy?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, thought reframing, and interpersonal effectiveness.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Kris brings 17 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She holds the LIMHP credential with licence number NE LIMHP 1368 and practices in Nebraska.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?

She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services to clients within the specified region.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer different ways to connect.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Mood disorders Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English