Kristi Skeem, LPC
Practical support for change and meaning
- CBT informed counseling
- Career and leadership support
- Purpose and identity work
About Kristi Skeem
Kristi Skeem is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 15 years of counseling experience, supporting individuals across a wide range of backgrounds and life circumstances. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, a master’s degree in Counseling, and a doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, training that informs her work with both personal concerns and career-related challenges.
Krisiti has worked with diverse populations, including people in prominent and high-responsibility roles as well as those navigating major disruptions, stress, and change. Her professional experience includes years of counseling in correctional settings across minimum, medium, and maximum security levels, along with work in mental health and drug and alcohol agencies. She also brings experience as a public speaker in a variety of settings and events.
In therapy, Kristi focuses on helping clients rebuild after difficult choices and high-impact consequences, identifying strengths that still exist and using them to support meaningful change over time. She also works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, transitions, interpersonal relationships, and strengthening a client’s relationship with self. Her work includes supporting people who feel pulled between an online identity and real-life experience, as well as individuals dealing with sex-related shame from different perspectives, including those seeking freedom from pornography or other unwanted behaviors.
Kristi often uses a brief, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help clients understand how core beliefs shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to create more effective patterns for daily life. She also supports business leaders navigating leadership concerns and career growth, and she welcomes conversations about existential questions, including purpose, meaning, and fears related to life and the afterlife.
Krisiti has worked with diverse populations, including people in prominent and high-responsibility roles as well as those navigating major disruptions, stress, and change. Her professional experience includes years of counseling in correctional settings across minimum, medium, and maximum security levels, along with work in mental health and drug and alcohol agencies. She also brings experience as a public speaker in a variety of settings and events.
In therapy, Kristi focuses on helping clients rebuild after difficult choices and high-impact consequences, identifying strengths that still exist and using them to support meaningful change over time. She also works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, transitions, interpersonal relationships, and strengthening a client’s relationship with self. Her work includes supporting people who feel pulled between an online identity and real-life experience, as well as individuals dealing with sex-related shame from different perspectives, including those seeking freedom from pornography or other unwanted behaviors.
Kristi often uses a brief, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help clients understand how core beliefs shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to create more effective patterns for daily life. She also supports business leaders navigating leadership concerns and career growth, and she welcomes conversations about existential questions, including purpose, meaning, and fears related to life and the afterlife.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristi Skeem have?
Kristi Skeem has 15 years of experience in counseling.
Is Kristi Skeem a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kristi Skeem is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License information provided: Idaho LPC LPC-4243.
In which languages does Kristi Skeem provide therapy?
Kristi Skeem provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristi Skeem located?
Kristi Skeem is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Kristi Skeem as my therapist?
You can work with Kristi Skeem through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Kristi Skeem work with international clients?
Yes. Kristi Skeem works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristi Skeem cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Kristi Skeem draws from practical, goal-oriented methods that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how core beliefs can shape thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially helpful when anxiety, stress, shame, or unhelpful habits keep repeating, and a client wants clear strategies to create different outcomes.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and a steady, supportive relationship. It can help clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what they need, giving them space to sort through experiences and reconnect with their strengths and values. Kristi also incorporates Existential Therapy when clients want to explore meaning, purpose, identity, and big life questions, including concerns about the afterlife or how to make sense of major transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristi collaborates with clients to understand what they are facing, what they want to change, and what style of therapy feels most useful, adjusting the focus as goals become clearer over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during travel or life changes, and choose the communication format that feels most comfortable.