Key details
- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.2103112
- NPI1558005546
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Communication skills
About Krista
Krista Croyle is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Krista also addresses co-morbidity, communication problems, and drug and alcohol addiction.
Her approach is interactive and person-focused. Sessions involve talking through immediate problems and building practical skills. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep anger and stress active. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.
Krista believes in straightforward, respectful conversation rather than labels. She mixes client-centered listening with targeted strategies so clients can try new ways of responding to frustration. Expect a balance of discussion and short, doable exercises to practice between sessions.
When anger comes up, Krista helps people notice physical and thought triggers and choose different responses. For addiction and substance concerns she combines motivational techniques with behavioral work to reduce harm and build alternatives. Communication problems and relationship tension are addressed through clearer expression and boundary planning.
Her background includes work with people navigating incarceration history and major life transitions. Sessions focus on steps a person can take now, and on small skills that make a difference day to day. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Krista uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger. CBT often involves short exercises and homework that fit well into online sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches specific coping skills for strong emotions and helps with distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Motivational interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. It focuses on clarifying reasons for change and building motivation through respectful conversation. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative; Krista will work with each person to identify what feels most useful based on goals and preferences.
The practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit into a busy schedule more easily. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it simpler to attend shorter check-ins, use video for skills practice, or have sessions during breaks in the day, helping therapeutic work slot into everyday life without major disruption.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She works with adults who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, react to workplace frustration, or struggle with others' anger in their lives.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify triggers and DBT-informed skills to manage reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Krista has five years of experience as a psychocounselor working in addiction and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.