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Kristi Plinski

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Kristi Plinski, a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults gain clarity, confidence, and direction—especially when facing career transitions, unresolved childhood or family issues, or the lingering effects of past trauma.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years in the high-tech industry, so I deeply understand the pressures of high-performance environments and the challenges of making big life changes. My background allows me to connect with clients who feel stuck or burned out, and to help them navigate their inner world while making real progress in the outer one.

In our first few sessions, you can expect to feel heard and validated as we explore the story of you—your hopes, your fears, and your vision for the future. Together, we’ll uncover what’s getting in the way, build self-awareness, and develop a clear, personalized plan for change—with accountability and support every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy is both a space for healing and a space for action. My approach blends insight-oriented work with practical strategies to create meaningful, lasting change. I draw from a range of evidence-based techniques—including EMDR, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Ego States Work—to tailor sessions to your specific goals and needs.

What you can expect from me

I like to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, accepted and validated. I like to share observations with clients as I recognize patterns and explore what might be getting in the way of goals. I want each client to recognize their own strength, confidence and competence in life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Grand Canyon University, MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Arizona State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Exposure Response Prevention, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1232 East Broadway Road Ste 205 (second floor
    Tempe, AZ 85282