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Kristy Zufelt

Compassionate skills-based care for life’s challenges

LCMHC Utah

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kristy

Kristy Zufelt is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience in Utah, she blends practical skill-building with attention to personal values and emotional connection to support clients as they address mood concerns, panic, substance use, and relationship-related challenges such as communication difficulties, attachment wounds, and blended family dynamics.

Kristy frames clients as experts in their own lives and emphasizes strengths that can be mobilized during change. She works with issues including abandonment, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, intellectual disability considerations, and men’s midlife concerns, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Her approach aims to teach coping strategies, explore meaningful values, and improve emotional responsiveness so clients can move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns. Kristy holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah, offering flexible session formats that meet varied preferences and schedules.

She encourages those contemplating therapy to recognize the courage in seeking help and to take an initial step when they feel ready.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Kristy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical strategies for anxiety, panic, and mood-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility, supporting people as they move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques from these approaches so the plan fits the client rather than the other way around. This means treatment evolves as progress and new priorities arise.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to connect consistently, practice skills in real time, and maintain momentum between meetings while allowing clients to choose the communication style that best supports their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristy commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes, and also works with related issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements, blending skills training, values exploration, and attention to emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
Kristy is licensed in Utah as an LCMHC, license number UT LCMHC 335050-6004, and she practices in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Interested clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English