Kristin Petersen , LICSW

Kristin Petersen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 13 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and trauma related to various forms of abuse. Kristin brings an interactive and reflective style to sessions, combining empathy with practical strategies to support change.

Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Kristin collaborates with clients to develop treatment plans aimed at reducing distress and strengthening healthy coping skills. She emphasizes respect and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to draw on their own strengths as part of the healing process.

Kristin recognizes that seeking help involves courage and vulnerability, and she meets that process with steady support and professional guidance. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate life transitions, manage symptoms, and build sustainable strategies for wellbeing. She welcomes conversations about goals and pathways forward and is committed to partnering with clients to pursue meaningful change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Kristin commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy, and she also uses Motivational Interviewing when exploring change. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their experiences and values to build self-awareness and resilience. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that strengthens motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for addictions, ambivalence, or making lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Kristin works collaboratively with each person to identify techniques and goals that fit their needs, preferences, and life context. She tailors interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue around work, family, and daily responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, try different session formats, and access licensed professionals from a range of settings, helping therapy fit into a busy life.