Kristel Byrd, LCSW
North Carolina · 3 years in practice
Kristel Byrd is a licensed clinical social worker who centers Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C016370 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1811677636 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Kristel
Kristel Byrd is a licensed clinical social worker who centers Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. She helps people build clearer boundaries, understand their attachment patterns, and show up more authentically in relationships and daily life. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and managing ADHD.
She also supports clients facing abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. Her approach makes space for topics people sometimes avoid, including sexuality and spirituality.
Background and approach
Kristel uses practical conversations and gentle challenge to help people notice patterns that hold them back. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies. Sessions aim to connect feelings to actions and build workable skills for everyday life.
Clients can expect a nonjudgmental tone and direct guidance toward goals like better communication, more self-love, and clearer priorities. She encourages exploration of values, finances, life purpose, and parenting transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth when those topics matter. Kristel holds an LCSW in North Carolina and has three years of clinical experience.
She works with adults 18 and older. Conversations take place in plain language so people can make meaningful changes without getting stuck in jargon.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kristel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Kristel names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Skill-Based Therapies Online
Kristel draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift the emotional patterns that show up in close relationships. EFT emphasizes identifying core emotions and the ways those feelings shape reactions and connection with others.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions aligned with their values. ACT is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence, helping clients trace how early attachment patterns affect current relationships and communication.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristel will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques so the work fits daily life. She partners with clients to test approaches and adjust as progress or needs change.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a check-in is enough. Live chat and messaging can fit quick updates, skill practice, or shorter check-ins between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kristel address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related concerns like abandonment, divorce, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends emotionally-focused work with practical skill-building from ACT and CBT, aiming for clear, everyday tools and deeper emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristel has three years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and personal growth concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kristel offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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