Kristi Kangas, LCSW

Kristi Kangas, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping adults manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and the challenges of life transitions. She holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (CA LCSW 117040) and Nevada (NV LCSW 9153-C), and brings a practical, compassionate approach to supporting emotional well-being.

Her work centers on creating a non-judgmental space where people can explore their experiences and develop concrete strategies for coping and growth. Kristi focuses on building resilience, improving communication, and fostering a renewed sense of purpose and inner strength. She emphasizes collaboration, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique history and goals so that therapy feels relevant and actionable.

Kristi’s background includes a range of evidence-based techniques aimed at addressing social anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, attention challenges, and questions about life purpose. She offers a supportive, strengths-oriented partnership that honors individual differences while helping clients move toward clearer priorities, healthier routines, and greater emotional balance.

Evidence-Based Support and Flexible Remote Care

Kristi uses practical, evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills for managing mood and stress. One common focus is skills-based work that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Another emphasis is behavioral and routine-focused strategies that target sleep problems, chronic pain management, and difficulties with attention and impulse control by creating structured habits and coping plans.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kristi works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adjusts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective. Clients and therapist problem-solve together to refine tools and measure progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can be handled via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.