Krista McKelvin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience.
01About Krista
Krista McKelvin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. Her style is relaxed and respectful, and she aims to create a calm space with no pressure.
Krista draws on client-centered work to listen carefully and build trust. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Background and approach
When trauma is involved she applies trauma-focused and solution-oriented ideas to create step-by-step plans. Her background includes work as a vocational counselor and psychotherapist, supporting people with career decisions, parenting challenges, and recovery after physical or emotional abuse. That experience helps her combine practical goal-setting with emotional healing.
Krista adapts each session to the person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions often start by clarifying short-term goals and what would feel most helpful right now. Over time she works with clients to build coping skills, reduce intense reactions, and strengthen relationships in daily life.
Krista gives straightforward tools that can be used between sessions. People who prefer a calm, collaborative approach tend to find her method approachable and useful. She practices in Texas and brings a patient, steady presence to conversations about change, healing, and moving forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License LPC04103 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Texas)
- License 81766 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1578636015 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Krista lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Krista names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Krista names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How different approaches work online
Krista blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so people can speak freely about what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them.She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills to help with strong emotions and distress. DBT skills cover emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness so people can handle high-stress moments more calmly and improve communication.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they choose techniques and set short-term goals to see what fits best, then adjust as needed.
Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people send brief updates, practice skills between sessions, or get support when a full call is not possible. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress moving forward.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and a range of other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is relaxed and respectful with an emphasis on listening and collaboration. She uses client-centered methods and practical skill teaching to help people manage emotions and solve problems.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience as a vocational counselor and psychotherapist, working with teens and adults on career, relationship, and trauma-related issues.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LPC credentials in Texas and Oklahoma and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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