Kristi Godwin holds a Doctorate in Public Administration and is a seasoned practitioner-scholar.
With over twenty years of direct counseling experience, Kristi combines a deep understanding of family systems with intensive clinical training to support individuals and families navigating life’s most complex challenges.
Kristi’s versatile background spans clinical therapy, public speaking, and graduate-level education. She possesses specialized expertise in working with children and adolescents, particularly those within the foster care or adoption systems who have experienced emotional or physical trauma. Her clinical approach is multifaceted, integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to provide trauma-informed care that is both compassionate and rigorous.
Beyond the therapy room, Kristi is an accomplished educator and speaker, having taught graduate-level courses and led large-scale seminars on therapeutic techniques and organizational change. Fully licensed in both Georgia and Florida, she is committed to accessibility and equity and works effectively with clients of all ages, races, and nationalities. Her extensive knowledge of state regulations and insurance billing practices ensures a seamless, professional experience for those under her care.
Education & Licensure
Valdosta State University – Doctorate in Public Administration (2013)
Valdosta State University – M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy (2007)
Valdosta State University – B.A. in Psychology (2004)
Licensed Therapist (Since 2008)
Core Skills and Strengths
Therapeutic Modalities: EMDR, DBT, IFS, CBT, and Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized Populations: Foster care/adoption, children, and adolescents
Clinical Expertise: Dissociative Disorders, PTSD, c-PTSD, and Addiction (12-step/Group Inpatient)
Professional Leadership: Public speaking, graduate-level teaching, and seminar facilitation
Proficient in Treating:
Trauma & PTSD
Dissociation
Borderline Personality Disorder
Addiction
Anxiety & Depression
Grief
Self-Harm