Dr. Kristine (Kristy) Eaton, LCSW

Dr. Kristine (Kristy) Eaton is licensed in Indiana and draws on 27 years of professional experience in mental health to support individuals seeking change. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

She emphasizes collaboration and creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Dr. Eaton offers steady, compassionate support while clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She looks forward to partnering with those ready to begin that work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Offered Online

Dr. Kristine (Kristy) Eaton integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and meeting each person where they are, which helps when someone needs understanding and a supportive space to explore feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when helpful, teaching techniques for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Dr. Eaton partners with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access care from home or work. These options can increase flexibility around scheduling, allow for consistent continuity when in-person visits are difficult, and enable clients to use the communication mode that feels most comfortable to them.