Kristi Meade

Kristi Meade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She aims to make first steps feel less daunting and supports clients who want practical tools and steady guidance.

She has six years of professional experience and has worked extensively in a crisis stabilization unit for mental health and substance abuse. That setting shaped her ability to respond calmly to urgent concerns and to help people stabilize when emotions run high.

Kristi uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including mindfulness-based techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral exercises, client-centered conversation, and emotionally focused work. Sessions often focus on building day-to-day skills, noticing patterns, and practicing small changes that add up over time.

Clients can expect an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings are named and explored. Kristi emphasizes collaboration - she and the client set goals and try different strategies until something fits.

Her background also includes work with grief, trauma, relationship concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and substance misuse. She draws on that range to help people facing co-occurring issues or sudden life shifts. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kristi draws on mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily signals in the moment and to build steady attention. Mindfulness practices are taught as short exercises and everyday habits useful for anxiety, stress, sleep, and cravings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and take small committed actions even when feelings are difficult; this helps with motivation, mood swings, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy provides a supportive listening stance where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristi collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily demands. Early sessions typically review what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduces travel time, and lets them practice skills between sessions. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that skip video when bandwidth is limited. Talk with Kristi during the matching process about what schedule and session rhythm will fit your life.