Kristi Meade

Compassionate counselor with practical, evidence-based care

LPC Georgia

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristi

Kristi Meade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood symptoms, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and three years as a fully licensed counselor, she draws on work in crisis stabilization settings to support those navigating intense emotional and behavioral concerns. Kristi aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build practical coping skills.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered practices, emotionally-focused techniques, and mindfulness. That mix allows her to tailor interventions to present problems such as depression, bipolar symptoms, panic, grief, trauma-related distress, substance use issues, and relationship or family challenges.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and try strategies that fit their daily lives. Kristi encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients as they work toward clearer coping, improved emotional regulation, and more constructive patterns of action.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kristi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practice alternative responses; this approach is often applied to anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and many stress-related problems. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-guided action and mindful acceptance of difficult internal experiences to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-centered techniques are woven throughout her work to ensure sessions remain empathetic and focused on each person's perspective and goals.

Choosing an approach is part of the therapy process rather than a one-time decision, and Kristi collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, values, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time based on what is helping and what feels workable in a person's day-to-day life.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. These options can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while trying strategies between sessions and integrating skills into daily routines, with licensed professionals available to guide that process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristi address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, sleep difficulties, anger, and career or life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines evidence-informed techniques like CBT and ACT with client-centered and emotionally-focused elements, aiming for a collaborative and accepting environment where practical skills are emphasized.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has six years of professional experience and has spent much of her career working in a crisis stabilization unit supporting mental health and substance use concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with licensure details GA LPC LPC011827 and AZ LPC LPC-22924 noted.

Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Kristi offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Georgia, Arizona

Languages

English