- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Kirsten
Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and big life changes. She meets people who struggle with mood concerns, relationship problems, grief, and the everyday pressures of parenting and caregiving. Her style is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make the first step easier for someone feeling overwhelmed.
Kirsten uses a client-centered, collaborative style that focuses on practical skills. Sessions often center on building emotional regulation and strengthening coping tools. She pays attention to cultural background and personal values when shaping the work she does with each person.
Her background includes experience in school, residential, and community-based settings. That work exposed her to trauma, crisis response, and supports for people facing transitions. Those settings shaped her focus on stability and skill-building during stressful periods.
Kirsten draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of the person in front of her. She blends short-term problem solving with deeper work on attachment and emotion when helpful. Her methods include cognitive strategies, emotion-focused work, and skills for managing distress.
The profile notes an additional focus on adoption and foster care concerns when relevant to a client's situation. Kirsten practices in North Carolina and holds an LCSW credential. She provides services in English and is available to work with international clients.
How Kirsten’s approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to set goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to name what matters and develop next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions teach practical tools for changing thoughts and trying new actions, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation and tolerating distress when feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kirsten will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and day-to-day needs. That may mean starting with short-term problem solving and adding emotion-focused work over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats she currently offers before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy schedules because it reduces travel and can shorten check-ins when needed. Online meetings also make it possible to keep continuity of care if someone is traveling or living abroad. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills to remote sessions so practical skill building continues between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Illinois, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kirsten help with?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and related challenges such as ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
Expect a client-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes emotional regulation and practical coping skills tailored to your needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of practice experience in school, residential, and community-based settings supporting people through crisis and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kirsten holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kirsten?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.