Kristi Skeem
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Idaho therapists accepting new clients
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About Kristi
Hi, my name is Kristi Skeem, and have been in Counseling for over 15 years. I have a bachelors degree in Human Services Mgt., I have a Masters Degree in Counseling, and I have a doctorate degree in Business Administration with Industrial/Organizational Psychology specialization. I have worked with very diverse populations from those who are affluent and influential; and everyone in between. I have worked many years providing counseling inside with correctional populations with minimum, medium and maximum security populations, mental health and drug/alcohol agencies. I also am a public speaker for a variety of settings and events.
I have walked along side of those in the counseling realm that have made life choices and/or committed crimes that shattered their life and others as well. We walk together each week, picking up life pieces, using strengths that still are within them; and starting a new life.
I have also worked with influencers who are working and serving in high levels of our society, those who are in prominent roles, that struggle as other do with anxiety, stress, and transitions. I have worked with stay-at-home moms who are both winning and losing and experiencing feelings of both in their circumstances. Everyone has unique issues based on their personal circumstances, but also unique gifting and personal strengths that will help them to persevere through. I provide support for those struggling in their interpersonal relationships, preparing for relationships, or even restoring the relationship within themselves. I work with the more modern virtual vs reality identity crisis and/or disorders -that currently are not even found in the DSM-V as an official diagnosis. This is individuals who are struggling to find their way understanding their online persona vs their real-life reality. I work with individuals who have sex shame from both sides of victims to aggressors; including working with those who need freedom from pornography or other deviant behaviors.
I use a Cognitive Behavioral approach to brief counseling to tackle life dilemmas. My treatment approach of cognitive behavioral therapy offers empowerment to individuals to take control of their life, understanding how core beliefs are developed, where they come from, and how they are generating thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and ultimately all outcomes. I support business leaders who might be struggling with their leadership, or other aspects of career growth. If you struggle with fear of facing daily life or the after life, let me help you. Existential after life concerns, feeling life’s purpose is a huge concern for most individuals. I see my role here with you as a place of service, and I have a gift of helping and healing others through their circumstances. Invite me to come walk along in your journey and see what can be discovered about your purpose in making meaning in this life.
What Kristi helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Kristi works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Kristi is wonderful, I appreciate how flexible and accommodating is and can be.”
- “Kristi is literally the best and I feel my best when she’s a part of my self care triage !!”
- “She’s great! She’s very caring and informative. She knows the best questions to ask as well.”
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- “Kristi is great! Very understanding.”
- “Kristi is kind and compassionate. Still “unpacking “ but I think I’m going to get the help I need from her expertises.”
- “Kristi is awesome.”
- “Kristi is very kind and knowledgeable and super helpful with great tips and tricks and things to try in order to help me overcome my obstacles.”
- “I am extremely grateful to my therapist. She has helped me navigate my traumatic experiences. I feel better and I trust her to speak about past experiences and my plans for the future.”
- “She’s very understanding and understands what I’m trying to do in my life and she finds ways to help me achieve my goals on a weekly basis. I’ve been in counseling since I was 12 years old. I’m 34 now best counselor I’ve ever had.”
- “Kristi is incredibly insightful, listens really well, and definitely knows what she is talking about. She is very easy to talk to and seems to lack the judgment bone which helps discuss hard subjects”
- “Kristi is a great therapist. Very knowledgeable”
- “Kristi has always helped me to feel heard and supported. She’s shown me respect and kindness every session. Shes a great listener and I always feel like she wants to help me.”
- “Kristi is an amazing therapist, she values me as a person, and cares about helping me better myself as a person. She is very kind and caring, anyone would be lucky to have her as a therapist!”
- “Kristi has been so kind and so helpful! She's definitely a caring individual and wants to see me succeed. I have really enjoyed our session and having her to talk to!”
- “Kristi has been wonderful to talk to. She really listens, asks great questions to help pinpoint the issue and help with her understanding of the situation, and is great at offering advice and ideas to try to work on in the future. It has been amazing for me to have her to talk to.”
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