- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and TBI experience
- Voice preferred sessions
About Kirstin
Kirstin Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of total experience in clinical settings. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life purpose concerns. Kirstin also supports people dealing with self-esteem, anger, intimacy issues, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
She previously worked in Texas with NFL players who had traumatic brain injuries and with adults and adolescents in neuropsychology. That background means she has experience with brain injury-related challenges and a range of emotional and cognitive concerns. Kirstin says she enjoys listening to someone’s story and finding new angles to approach problems.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. She describes her role as a guide rather than an advice-giver and aims to help people clarify goals and take practical steps toward them.
Kirstin prefers voice sessions and will use video in some cases, often for initial visits, but asks clients to be comfortable with voice-only meetings because she travels frequently. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices within Michigan.
She frames therapy as a working relationship focused on practical problem solving. People who want to talk through life changes, career questions, or painful losses may find this format helpful for sorting priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client so they can make clearer choices; it helps with feeling stuck, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into small steps and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation for specific goals.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust as needed. Kirstin aims to find what helps most for a person’s specific concerns and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
She prefers voice sessions and sometimes uses video, often at the start. Because formats can vary, confirm which session types are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to be on camera if that feels difficult. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they manage life changes and career or relationship transitions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Kirstin uses a client-centered, collaborative style and mixes techniques such as CBT and solution-focused methods to clarify goals and try practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of combined experience from internships and professional roles, including work with neuropsychology clients and people with traumatic brain injuries.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She prefers voice-only sessions and will use video in some cases, often for initial visits; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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