- Emotionally-focused work
- CBT strategies
- Trauma informed approach
About Kirsten
Kirsten Probst-Santha is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in North Carolina with four years of experience. She focuses on parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma and family concerns. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Kirsten draws from approaches that center on emotions and the therapeutic relationship. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions include attention to emotional regulation, practical coping skills, and communication strategies.
Her background includes work in school, residential, and community settings where she supported people through crisis and transitions. That experience informs how she helps people manage big feelings and rebuild stability after change.
In sessions she aims to be collaborative and trauma-aware. Conversations often focus on recognizing patterns, naming emotions, and trying small, concrete steps between meetings. She will work with clients to build skills for day-to-day stress, parenting strains, and relationship patterns that feel stuck.
Kirsten is willing to work with international clients and conducts sessions in English. She holds North Carolina LCSW credentials and has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, immigration-related stress, and fertility or caregiver strain.
How Kirsten blends emotional and skills-based work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with core emotions and attachment patterns. It looks at how emotions shape interactions and helps people find new ways to respond to strong feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, emphasizing respectful listening and the client’s own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions to identify practical steps that reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kirsten will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines emotional exploration with concrete skills so people can try manageable changes between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel, fit into work or family schedules, and let check-ins be shorter when needed. Online meetings can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes while still focusing on emotional patterns and skill building.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to focus on emotions, patterns, and practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working in school, residential, and community settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW with North Carolina licensure and provides services based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session types.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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