- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Stress and anxiety focus
About Kierstin
Kierstin Berggren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and motivation. Kierstin encourages people to notice their strengths as they begin therapy and recognizes that taking the first step can be difficult.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she works with clients to identify patterns that cause distress and to name emotions that are hard to put into words. She aims to help people build clearer connections between feelings and actions.
Kierstin supports people coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Her practice includes work on control issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.
Sessions include practical conversation, skill building, and moments to reflect on emotional reactions. Kierstin helps clients practice new ways of responding to stress and difficult feelings. She encourages small steps and concrete strategies that fit everyday life.
She offers services from Indiana and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake process.
How Kierstin applies EFT, ACT, and CBT in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming emotions that drive recurring patterns. It is often used when people notice the same emotional reactions repeating in their life and want clearer emotional awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, and on choosing actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kierstin works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may use elements from EFT, ACT, or CBT within sessions as needs change and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, turn a short break into a check-in, or avoid travel time. Some approaches, such as CBT, are well suited to focused skill practice and worksheets that translate easily to a virtual meeting, while EFT-based work can support talking through strong emotions and tracking patterns across sessions. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that mixing conversation with skills practice helps people apply what they learn between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and motivation, plus related issues such as trauma, grief, parenting strain, and ADHD challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered approaches to help people name emotions and try new coping responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LCSW practicing in Indiana.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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