Krista McClinton , LPC

Krista McClinton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and women's issues. She writes and speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Krista aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

She believes the client is the expert on their own life and begins by listening closely. From there she and the client identify small, concrete goals and test what helps. Sessions often include problem-solving skills, mindfulness practice, and ways to change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Krista has 23 years of experience in counseling work. That experience informs how she supports people through life changes, mood concerns such as depression or bipolar disorder, and grief after loss. She also assists with workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges common to young adults.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. She uses mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and return to what matters to them. The result is a practical, down-to-earth style aimed at steady progress.

People often come for help with relationship struggles, communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, or jealousy. Krista also supports those navigating LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, seasonal mood shifts, and self-harm thoughts by creating an individualized plan and checking in on what works.

Approach and online care that fits your life

Krista draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's story, listening closely before suggesting steps forward. This approach focuses on understanding what matters to the individual and building goals that feel meaningful and doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood, with practical exercises people can try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy supports noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, which helps when stress or grief feels overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Krista will work with each person to decide which methods to try first, then adjust based on what helps. The aim is to find a mix of strategies that match the client's needs, goals, and daily life rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, flexible touchpoints that fit between work or parenting responsibilities. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into a busy schedule.