Kristy L. Soloski, Ph.D.,
LMFT-S, LCDC
About Me
Hello! I am Kristy Soloski, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LCDC. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and supervisor (license #: 202679) and a licensed chemical dependency counselor (license #: 13458) in the state of Texas with over 14 years of experience (to verify license status, please see: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mft/mft_search.shtm). I am Level I Certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. My training allows me to work with clients from a variety of backgrounds and facing a variety of challenges. I work from a systemic perspective, which means that I am uniquely qualified to do treatment with individuals, couples, and families, and means that I holistically view the people I work with. I have helped clients facing issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, substance use, anger management challenges, other mental health diagnoses, relationship issues, and family conflict.
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My areas of specialty include couple and family dynamics, substance use, and emotional processes. I'm a versatile clinician with clinical expertise that is enhanced by the teaching, research, publishing, and clinical supervision that I am engaged in as a faculty here in West Texas.
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To give you a little background on me, I was born and raised in Ohio. I went to Kent State University for my bachelor's, Purdue University Northwest for my Master's, and Kansas State University for my doctorate. I moved down to Lubbock, TX to take a faculty position in 2014. I've loved my time here in West Texas! In my free time, I'm a photography enthusiast and a half marathon runner. I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, and plant caretaking.
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I believe we are all capable of change, I believe we are all capable of taking control of our lives. I hope that you'll let me help you thrive.
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Specializing in work with Couple and Family Dynamics, Substance Use, & Adolescents
Couple and Family Therapy
Substance Use Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
The love we have for our family is what makes everything in life worth it, but it's not always an easy road. Communication can get muddy and hard, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, we hurt each other when in conflict. Repairing this hurt and using better communication with our partner and/or family can seem impossible. That's where I come in, let me help you heal your relationship and help you stop problematic patterns for good.
Are you starting to worry that your (or a family member's) substance use is getting out of control? Substance use can be tricky, and is best caught early on. Regardless of where you are in your substance use, whether it's early on or a struggle you've had for a while, you don't need to go it alone. Substance use tends to arise along with a variety of other life challenges, and I can help you navigate all these pieces to get to a healthier version of you.
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Adolescence is a tough time for parents and teenagers alike. As both adjust to this challenging life stage, problems can arise. It's not uncommon to experience increased parent-child conflict, bullying, problematic technology use, or experimentation with substance use. I can help both parent and child navigate this adjustment together, feel more confident, work through conflict, and make good life choices.