- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and ACT methods
About Kierstin
Kierstin Berggren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger management, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation challenges. Kierstin also supports those dealing with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting issues, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Kierstin approaches therapy from the perspective that each person knows their life best. She treats clients as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions she listens, asks focused questions, and helps people try new ways of handling problems that are getting in the way of daily life.
Her work draws on several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small, value-based steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Kierstin also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the client's perspective and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas for addressing relationship patterns. This mix allows her to match concrete skills with reflective conversation, depending on what a person needs that week.
She recognises that beginning therapy can feel hard. The first session focuses on what brought someone to therapy now, what matters most to them, and simple next steps they can try between meetings. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies by location.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, identify their values, and take small steps that line up with what matters. It is often used for chronic worry, life transitions, and when someone feels stuck about what to do next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. It can help with anxiety, depression, and low confidence. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for handling intense emotions and managing urges, which can be useful for someone struggling with anger, impulsivity, or overwhelming stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kierstin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she will suggest methods to try and adjust them as needed, so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions that don’t require travel, or phone conversations when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Kierstin works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. She also helps with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She treats clients as the expert on their lives and combines practical skills with reflective conversation. Expect a mix of skill-building and questions that clarify what matters to you.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience practicing as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.
Does she work in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location.
How do I get started with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.