Kristi Ottis, MS, NCC, LPC
Assisting individuals and families to live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives is a passion of mine. I have been providing individual counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as family therapy since 2005. I have had the opportunity to gain clinical experience in a variety of settings including community mental health, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and private practice. My specialty areas include anxiety disorders, grief/loss, self-esteem, assertiveness training, emotional/verbal abuse, depression, life transitions, self-injury, stress management, relationship difficulties, selective mutism and trichotillomania.
The evidence-based practices I primarily utilize are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness-based strategies along with a Strength-Based approach in helping my clients. Additional techniques, skills and approaches are used as well when they would be most effective for helping a client achieve their desired outcome. I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve your counseling goals.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and my Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My professional membership includes the American Counseling Association (ACA).
Some of my work experience includes:
- Friendswood Counseling Center, LLC - Friendswood, TX, CEO and Clinical Therapist, 2012 - present
- Counseling Concepts, P.C. - Pearland, TX, Clinical Therapist, 2 years
- Bootheel Counseling Services - Sikeston, MO, Clinical & Crisis Therapist, 5 years
- Vista Health - Fayetteville, AR, Psychiatric Technician, 3 years
- MHMR - Bryan, TX, Service Coordinator, 2 years
The evidence-based practices I primarily utilize are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness-based strategies along with a Strength-Based approach in helping my clients. Additional techniques, skills and approaches are used as well when they would be most effective for helping a client achieve their desired outcome. I look forward to working with you and your family to achieve your counseling goals.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and my Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My professional membership includes the American Counseling Association (ACA).
Some of my work experience includes:
- Friendswood Counseling Center, LLC - Friendswood, TX, CEO and Clinical Therapist, 2012 - present
- Counseling Concepts, P.C. - Pearland, TX, Clinical Therapist, 2 years
- Bootheel Counseling Services - Sikeston, MO, Clinical & Crisis Therapist, 5 years
- Vista Health - Fayetteville, AR, Psychiatric Technician, 3 years
- MHMR - Bryan, TX, Service Coordinator, 2 years
