Kristy Zufelt, LCMHC

Kristy Zufelt is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions and persistent challenges. She concentrates on stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes, and brings a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. Kristy seeks to help clients identify and build on existing resources while developing practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also works with a range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, communication and blended family difficulties, mood disorders, panic, and problems related to substance use. Kristy values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create a respectful, hopeful space where goals are set collaboratively and progress is measured in ways that matter to the client. As a licensed counselor, she combines clinical training with real-world experience to tailor therapy to individual needs and life circumstances.

Those seeking support can expect a compassionate, goal-oriented approach that balances empathy with evidence-based strategies, guided by Kristy’s years of practice and her commitment to helping people move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristy uses several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill-building, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and mood disorders. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, making it helpful for attachment concerns, blended family issues, and communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristy works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made so that therapy remains relevant and effective. Licensed professionals, including Kristy, draw from these approaches to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of location within the state.