- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
- LGBT concerns
About Krystle
Krystle Kilcrease is a Pennsylvania LCSW with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying guilt, shame, trauma, grief, or questions about self-worth and life purpose. She also focuses on issues commonly experienced in LGBT communities and on post-traumatic stress.
Krystle talks through feelings that follow upsetting events and decisions. Sessions work on concrete steps to manage strong emotions and on learning new ways to respond to painful self-judgment. She helps people notice patterns that keep shame alive and practices alternatives that feel more manageable.
Her style is collaborative and culturally aware. She listens for how identity, background, and relationships shape what a person feels guilty about. Then she and the client pick approaches that fit those concerns and the client's life.
In session Krystle balances emotional work with practical skills. That can mean naming and processing painful memories, practicing self-compassion exercises, or trying small behavioral changes to test different outcomes. She aims to make each session focused and usable in everyday life.
Clients often bring grief, trauma, or identity-related stress alongside guilt or shame. Krystle supports people as they sort these threads, clarify values, and decide what next steps feel possible. Her practice centers on helping people rebuild a steadier sense of themselves over time.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Krystle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work, focusing on methods that help people process trauma and change unhelpful self-talk. One approach involves gradual and supported processing of distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming and more understandable; this can help with post-traumatic stress and lingering shame. Another commonly used approach concentrates on skills practice for emotion regulation and self-kindness exercises, which aim to reduce harsh self-judgment and improve day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made or new concerns arise.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people work with a licensed professional from wherever they are located within the same state. Ask about format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits your routine and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt and shame does she address?
She works with guilt and shame tied to trauma, relationships, grief, identity, and life changes.
How does she approach someone stuck in shame?
She combines emotional processing with practical skill building and helps people test new, less self-critical responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Krystle has ten years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.