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Kristina Mattingly, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Kristina

Kristina Mattingly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and a broad range of related challenges.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which clients set priorities and the work is tailored to their individual needs. Her therapeutic manner is relaxed and collaborative, centered on meeting clients where they are.

She frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness practices, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to address symptoms, patterns, and practical coping strategies. Kristina aims to help clients build skills for managing stress, improving communication, and navigating life transitions while honoring each person’s goals.

Kristina encourages those who are ready to seek change to take the next step; she offers guidance and support designed to empower people toward greater wellbeing and functioning. She adapts interventions to the client’s pace and preferences, helping them develop realistic plans for lasting progress.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Kristina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it often includes practical exercises and skill-building that translate well to online sessions. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided processing to reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories and can be adapted for virtual sessions with clear preparation and pacing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess their needs, goals, and comfort level, and then recommend or blend approaches that fit the situation. Clients are invited to give feedback so methods can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, check-ins between longer sessions, and options that match personal communication preferences while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, ADHD, and stress-related problems.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style in sessions?
Her style is relaxed, supportive, and nonjudgmental, and she emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients set priorities and the plan is tailored to their needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience as a clinician working with diverse mental health concerns and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Indiana license number IN LCSW 34007303A and practices in Indiana.
Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced and what payment model is used?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English

What Kristina can help with

Kristina Mattingly works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.

Kristina works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Kristina approaches therapy

Kristina's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Kristina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Experience and training

Kristina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana, with 12 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Kristina aims to support and empower you on your journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.