Kristi Kangas, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Kristi Kangas helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems, or the symptoms of ADHD.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 117040 · expires August 2027
LCSW, Nevada: 9153-C · expires May 2026
NPI: 1821680331 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Kristi

Kristi Kangas helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems, or the symptoms of ADHD. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Parents reading on their phone will find short, clear explanations and a calm tone in sessions.

Kristi uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way and what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

She works with adults on stress, mood issues, sleep disruption, and rebuilding confidence after difficult seasons. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, midlife questions, and feelings of isolation. In sessions, she helps clients build skills for managing panic, obsessive thoughts, and low mood.

She pays attention to communication problems and control issues so people can handle tense situations more effectively. Kristi also addresses guilt, shame, and forgiveness when those themes come up. Her work includes practical strategies for improving sleep, reducing impulsivity, and setting realistic goals.

She adapts the pace to match what each person can handle, aiming for steady progress rather than quick fixes. Kristi draws on two decades of experience to combine listening with concrete tools. Kristi holds LCSW licensure in California and Nevada and practices from Nevada.

Sessions are conducted in English and offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She helps people clarify next steps and plan manageable changes toward better daily functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kristi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy

Kristi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and skill building. One common approach helps people learn specific strategies to reduce anxiety and panic, such as breathing practices, paced exposure to feared situations, and step-by-step coping plans. These methods aim to lower the intensity of panic attacks and lessen avoidance behaviors.

Another core technique targets sleep and mood by helping people create consistent routines, adjust unhelpful thoughts, and try small behavioral changes that improve rest and daily energy. This kind of work often involves short practical experiments between sessions to see what helps most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process makes it easier to choose techniques that match personal preferences and life demands.

Online therapy by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video suits deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for brief updates, real-time coping support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep therapy consistent without changing daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and ADHD symptoms, plus related challenges like chronic pain, isolation, and panic attacks.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on short-term skills and steady progress through clear conversation and problem-solving.

How much experience does she have?

Kristi brings 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood disorders, life transitions, and ongoing health-related challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with licensure in California and Nevada, and she practices from Nevada.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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