Kristina Mattingly, LCSW

Kristina Mattingly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, trauma and PTSD, and ADHD. Her practice emphasizes creating a warm, relaxed, and supportive environment where clients feel respected and heard.

Kristina believes that strong therapeutic rapport is central to effective treatment and seeks to build that rapport collaboratively with each person she meets. Her style is non-judgmental and grounded in the principle of meeting clients where they are. Clients set priorities and Kristina adapts conversations and treatment plans to address those specific needs and goals.

She regularly uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused approaches to help clients develop practical skills, manage symptoms, and work toward meaningful change. Kristina understands that reaching out for help takes courage, and she aims to support and empower individuals as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kristina Mattingly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as primary approaches in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and improving day-to-day coping.

She may also incorporate EMDR in appropriate cases to address trauma-related memories and their emotional impact by using structured processing techniques. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Kristina works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a plan that fits their situation and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible options to make that collaboration easier. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These modalities help accommodate busy schedules, mobility limitations, and geographic distance while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent, skills-focused care that adapts to each client’s life.