Kristen Kasperek , LCPC, LPC

Kristen Kasperek is a licensed counselor with a long-standing commitment to helping individuals, families, couples, and students navigate challenges related to mental health, relationships, and career direction. With 14 years of clinical experience, she brings practical skills developed through work in individual and group settings, and time as a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Therapist where she earned certifications related to obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress. She has substantial experience supporting people living with chronic mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, and offers focused care for concerns such as self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, and eating and sleeping challenges.

Kristen combines a relaxed, non-threatening professional style with structured, results-oriented planning. She helps clients take the often-difficult first step toward change and then co-develops individualized strategies that support measurable progress and a more fulfilling life. In addition to clinical work, she provides career counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, using assessment tools like the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory to help clients clarify strengths, choose suitable degree programs, and plan job searches. She also assists with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and negotiation tactics, aiming to help people align their work with their passions.

Kristen holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which indicate licensed professional counselor qualifications. Her background in community counseling includes graduate-level training focused on mental illness and career counseling, along with undergraduate study in psychology with a minor in sociology.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Work

Kristen uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns because it emphasizes skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also integrates career counseling and assessment tools into her work with students and professionals, using measures such as the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory to clarify interests, match strengths to educational paths, and support job search planning. These approaches are practical and goal-oriented, designed to link personal insight to real-world steps.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristen collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, adjusts methods over time, and works with clients to create a tailored plan that feels workable and relevant.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals. These options allow for consistent momentum in therapy while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.