Therapist in Dallas, Texas Krista McKelvin, Therapist

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 15-65+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Krista McKelvin, MHR, CSC, LPC OK/TX

Krista enjoys working with a wide variety of people. She believes the key to successful rapport building is open and honest communication from both counselor and the client. She believes in meeting a client where they are therapeutically and client by-in. It is important that individuals are active participants in their own lives and exhibit the direction they want to go through counseling. Her goal to provide a safe space through compassion, validation, empathy, patience, and support. By doing this, the counseling relationship will flourish, and individuals will have greater success. She utilizes a variety of techniques and theories based on individual needs. Some of the therapeutic approaches utilized include Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, and Person-Centered Therapy.

Krista earned her Master’s degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology. Throughout her graduate and undergraduate internships, she gained experience working with a variety of ages and populations, from children and adults with developmental disabilities, to adults of all ages with chronic mental illness. She possesses over 20 years of experience in Social Services, Mental and Vocational Counseling, as well as School Counseling.

Expertise

Insurances Accepted

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Populations

Education

The University of Oklahoma

Graduate School | 2005

Norman, OK, United States
University of Oklahoma

Graduate School | 2005

Norman, OK, United States
Northeastern State University

Undergraduate | 2002

Tahlequah, OK, United States

Languages

English

Locations

LifeStance Health
11551 Forest Central Dr
Suite 202
Dallas, TX 75243

Get Directions Phone Number

817-751-7802 fax number

281-648-2200

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Krista McKelvin. You can also call 817-751-7802 to have someone assist you.

LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Krista McKelvin: