Kristi Meade, LPC

Kristi Meade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with six years of professional experience and three years as a fully licensed clinician. She also became a certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors in January 2024. Much of her work has been in a crisis stabilization unit addressing mental health and substance use concerns, where she supported people navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, confidence struggles, and bipolar disorder.

Kristi focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She partners with clients to build practical coping strategies and to strengthen resilience in the face of difficult circumstances. Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she honors that first step and works collaboratively with each person to set goals and find approaches that fit their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support

Kristi uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing practical strategies to change behaviors and mood, often supporting issues like anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kristi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so care evolves alongside progress and challenges.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, helping clients stay connected to support as they work toward their goals.