Kirsten Peebles , LMHC

Kirsten Peebles is a family and marriage-trained clinician and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a credential that indicates formal licensure in mental health counseling. She brings a practical, goal-oriented approach to care and has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, substance use, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and ADHD. She has also worked with individuals affected by military-related trauma as well as PTSD from other causes.

Her style is straightforward and nonjudgmental, avoiding stigmatizing labels while emphasizing each person’s capacity to improve their situation. Treatment typically weaves together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused techniques, with additional modalities added when appropriate. Kirsten collaborates with clients to define clear goals and create a treatment plan that reflects their priorities.

In times of intensified stress and life transition, she encourages taking the first step toward change as an act of courage. Kirsten focuses on practical strategies and measurable progress, guiding people through challenges such as grief, trauma, relationship breakdown, addiction, and shifts in mood or self-esteem. She aims to support clients in building coping skills and moving toward the outcomes they value.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Kirsten commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside Solution-Focused techniques. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support those dealing with intense emotions, self-harm urges, or relationship challenges. Solution-Focused therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and can be especially helpful for navigating life transitions and building concrete coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kirsten works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set clear objectives and adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide an alternative when video is not preferable, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy schedules or support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.