Kris Rice
LSCSW
Calm, practical trauma-informed support
- Trauma-informed care
- Attachment focus
- Goal oriented
About Kris
She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to shape conversations and plans. Sessions are adjusted to each person’s needs, with practical steps to build confidence and motivation. Kris helps people talk through past hurts, improve communication, and cope with life changes.
Her background includes long experience supporting people facing abuse, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and major life transitions. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and emotion-focused work to deepen connection to feelings. The approach is practical and collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Kris emphasizes compassion and respect in every interaction. She works with adults on issues such as parenting stress, career challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and blended family dynamics. Expect a steady, experienced guide who helps set achievable goals and next steps.
People who choose Kris can expect her to listen first, then tailor a plan that fits their goals. She supports work on boundaries, forgiveness, and rebuilding after loss. Her aim is to empower people to take manageable steps toward a more satisfying life.
How Trauma-Informed and Attachment Work Translate Online
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process and make sense of painful events. It often focuses on what happened, how it affects daily life now, and practical skills to reduce distress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns, and helps people try new ways of relating and feeling safer in relationships.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then recommend ways to work together that fit your needs. Sessions are collaborative, and plans can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what formats are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people work from a quieter spot or take a session during a break at work without needing extra commute time.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LSCSW, KansasLSCSW 3841
- NPI1306991419
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Kris help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kris uses a blend of Trauma-Focused Therapy, attachment-based and client-centered approaches, with CBT and emotion-focused elements when useful. Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from trauma to relationship and mood issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, KS LSCSW, and practices in Kansas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform or contact support to verify how sessions are delivered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kris?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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