- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- ACT and CBT
About Kristen
Kristen Gennety is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with four years of professional experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Kristen also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and helps people who are coping with significant life changes.
Her approach draws on several well-known therapy methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, and client-centered techniques. Sessions tend to include practical tools for managing distress, clearer ways to notice thought patterns, and skills for improving communication. Humor and a client’s existing strengths are often part of the process.
Kristen aims to listen first and help people decide what feels most useful. She invites clients to try small steps and notice what changes, rather than promising quick fixes. Conversations may cover boundaries, coping with grief or burnout, and easing compulsive or impulsive behaviors.
She works with a broad range of concerns: trauma and abuse, intimacy and commitment worries, body image and eating-related issues, codependency, anger, and isolation. Kristen also addresses practical problems such as career transitions, divorce or separation, and feelings of guilt or shame.
People can expect straightforward feedback, skill practice during sessions, and collaborative planning between visits. Kristen asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. It can be useful when someone is stuck deciding what matters most after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with practical exercises, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can guide work on intimacy, trust, and family conflict.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will review your goals, try different exercises, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback about which tools feel most relevant so the plan can change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer quicker check-ins, and allow practice of skills between meetings. Some approaches translate well to brief homework and in-session skills practice, which can be easier to use when sessions fit around work or caregiving responsibilities. Ask about specific session lengths and delivery formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, trauma, grief, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based and client-centered techniques with practical skill work and attention to personal strengths.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.