Kristin Petersen, LICSW
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Kristin Petersen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Kristin
Kristin Petersen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 13 years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and helps them sort through pressing problems like anxiety, depression, substance use, and trauma. Her language is clear and direct so busy parents can read and decide if she might be a fit.
Kristin uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She listens first, then works with clients to develop a plan.
Background and approach
That plan focuses on reducing distress, improving coping skills, and building routines that support daily life. Conversations are interactive and reflective rather than strictly classroom-style instruction. She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
She also uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are offered to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Kristin has worked with adults facing a range of concerns such as grief, relationship strain, sleep trouble, parenting stress, workplace issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and addiction.
She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and trauma-related symptoms. Treatment aims are practical and tangible, such as managing panic, improving sleep, or reducing substance use triggers. Sessions can include skills practice, goal-setting, and coaching-style check-ins.
Kristin encourages collaboration so clients leave with steps they can use between appointments. She frames therapy as a process that takes courage and steady effort.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Kristin works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristin among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kristin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kristin directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Kristin uses collaborative approaches online
Kristin commonly combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those narratives to reduce shame and increase agency. Client-Centered Therapy gives the client control of the pace and topics, so each session follows what is most important in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to test what works.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kristin works together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape a clear plan with short-term steps and longer-term goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style prompts, and follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kristin help with?
She works with adults on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship stress, grief, ADHD, and workplace challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and reflective. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical steps and coping skills together.
What kind of experience does she have?
Kristin has provided individual and group psychotherapy for 13 years and has worked with a broad range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
Contacting this therapist
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