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Kristy Zufelt

Kristy Zufelt

LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Practical therapy for life's hard moments

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Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
Utah
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Trauma and anger

About Kristy

Kristy Zufelt is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in Utah who focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. She centers sessions on what matters to each person and looks for everyday strengths to build on. Kristy emphasizes clear steps and steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and anger. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

Kristy uses approaches that help people make concrete changes in their lives. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-driven action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns that keep problems going and test small behavior changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports understanding and working through strong feelings that get in the way of connection and calm.

With 14 years of professional experience, Kristy has worked with a range of concerns such as panic attacks, mood problems, and substance use difficulties. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, communication struggles, and midlife or life-change transitions. Her style is direct but compassionate, focusing on practical tools and real-life steps.

Sessions are conducted in English and Kristy practices in Utah. She invites people to reflect on their goals and to bring what matters most into sessions. The aim is to create small, manageable changes that add up over time.

How therapy approaches work online

Kristy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses on what matters most to the person and builds simple habits to move toward those values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck and tests small experiments to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and some forms of impulsivity or substance use issues.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports people in naming and working with intense feelings that affect relationships and personal well-being. EFT can help when strong emotions lead to repeated conflict or distance from others.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and may use one or a mix of methods to fit those needs. This happens through conversation and trial over the first few sessions so plans can be adjusted.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that work around work or family obligations. Many people find virtual meetings help them keep continuity of care when life gets busy.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kristy help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like panic attacks and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, focusing on small steps and tools that people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Kristy has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the Utah LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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