- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Kristy
Kristy Zufelt is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 14 years of experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas like attachment issues, blended family issues, and communication problems.
Kristy frames the client as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps. She listens for patterns that create stuck points and offers concrete ways to try something different between meetings.
Her work often pulls from approaches that teach skills for handling uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and for changing unhelpful behaviors. That can mean practicing new ways to respond to stress, sorting through painful memories, or trying experimental moves that test old assumptions. Conversations also include how relationships and family arrangements affect daily life and choices.
People meet Kristy for help with issues such as panic attacks, mood shifts, substance use, or the fallout from separation and divorce. She also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, impulsivity, or challenges tied to intellectual differences and autism spectrum traits. Her style is direct and practical rather than theoretical.
New clients usually begin by naming a few immediate goals. From there Kristy and the client decide on short-term steps and longer-term work. She asks about what has helped before and what routines are realistic now, so recommendations fit the person’s actual day-to-day life.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take concrete steps that fit those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on how emotional responses influence relationships and personal reactions, which can be useful when attachment or communication problems are part of the difficulty.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then suggest approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, save travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera use and can be a better fit for short updates, while others allow fuller conversation and exercises. Discuss practical needs and time constraints during the first scheduling steps so sessions align with everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as blended family problems and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and skills-based. She helps people try new responses, practice between sessions, and focus on concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.