Works with
How Kirsten works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kirsten
Kirsten Berlin, LPC, helps people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She focuses on helping clients build on their strengths and trust themselves. Sessions are calm and practical, aimed at real problems and everyday life.
Kirsten uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered work and motivational interviewing to tailor sessions to each person.
Background and approach
That means conversation is guided by the client's needs and goals rather than a fixed script. She completed a Master of Science in mental health counseling in 2015, graduating summa cum laude. Over the last 10 years she has worked in hospital settings doing behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention, as well as treatment planning and discharge tasks.
That background informs how she manages safety and practical next steps. In individual therapy Kirsten has helped people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss, substance concerns, body image and self-esteem issues, and mood disorders. She also supports people coping with life transitions, relationship strain, parenting stress, and work or career concerns.
Sessions focus on skills you can use right away, like noticing unhelpful thoughts, calming practices, and small behavior changes. Conversations also examine values and life meaning when clients want that work. The overall tone is warm, straightforward, and focused on progress.
What Kirsten works with
Everything Kirsten lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kirsten's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kirsten lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following the client's lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes the plan around their goals rather than a preset method.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and mood symptoms because it gives concrete skills to try between sessions.
Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and help with impulsivity, stress, and overwhelm. These techniques are easy to practice during day-to-day moments and can support other therapeutic work.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter or more frequent touchpoints possible between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Kirsten
What concerns does she address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and relationship or career challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing for 10 years and has experience in hospital behavioral health, crisis intervention, and individual therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC in Texas, and practices from Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.