Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kierstin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana, Illinois
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kierstin
Kierstin Berggren is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of practice in Indiana. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation trouble, and depression. Kierstin emphasizes each person's strengths and treats them as the expert in their own story.
She aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable and supportive. In sessions she listens closely and works collaboratively to set clear, practical goals.
Background and approach
She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name values and take small steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build more helpful habits. Kierstin also uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in the person’s own priorities.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She helps people break big problems into smaller, doable actions. Conversations tend to focus on solving current challenges and learning skills that can be used right away.
Kierstin has worked with a range of concerns beyond mood and anger, including relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and caregiving stress. She also supports people facing life transitions, career questions, and struggles with focus or impulsivity. Her approach adapts to each person’s situation and goals.
To begin, she asks people to share what matters most to them and what they want to change. From there she and the client build a practical plan and track progress in plain language. Kierstin encourages steady, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.
What Kierstin works with
Everything Kierstin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kierstin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kierstin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when strong feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anger, and life changes that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing patterns of thinking and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to the person’s experience, giving space for them to lead what they want to work on and build confidence over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kierstin will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use and will adjust the plan as needs and goals change. The process is guided by what the client wants to accomplish and how they prefer to work, not by a preset formula.
The main practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit into a busy life, making it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper work. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Questions people ask about Kierstin
What issues does Kierstin help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation problems, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on practical steps, skill building, and collaboration with each client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as indicated in her profile.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not detailed in the biography; please confirm current options before scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.