Dr. Kirsten Williams
Supportive psychologist for practical change
- Credentials
- ND Psychologist 527
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed in
- North Dakota
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Kirsten
Dr. Kirsten Williams uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma, and depression. She draws on 16 years of clinical work in North Dakota and brings a straightforward yet gentle manner to sessions.
Her approach focuses on practical steps a person can use between meetings to feel steadier day to day. She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem, and career or coaching needs.
Background and approach
Additional focuses include obsessive-compulsive tendencies, autism and Asperger syndrome, post-traumatic stress, and issues related to sexual assault and self-harm. Her practice also addresses LGBT concerns, women’s issues, and young adult transitions. Dr.
Williams is described as collaborative and practical. She helps clients set clear goals and tracks small changes that add up over time. Sessions aim to be direct when needed and compassionate at every step.
With a background labeled ND Psychologist 527, she blends training and years of client work to guide treatment choices. She emphasizes approaches that can be used outside the therapy hour so progress continues between sessions. People who choose her often want straightforward feedback along with warmth and support.
Her style is focused on what works in daily life, with attention to both emotional and behavioral changes.
Evidence-based approaches delivered online
Dr. Williams uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real steps people can take. One common approach she uses teaches skills for managing strong emotions and anxiety, helping people notice reactions and try different coping strategies in day-to-day life. Another approach targets behavioral patterns and routines, which can be useful for ADHD, sleep or eating problems, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies by building small, repeatable changes.Finding the right approach is a team effort. She works with each person to clarify goals and then selects techniques that feel like a good fit for their needs and preferences. The plan can change over time based on what is helping and what is not, and adjustments are made together.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, or other commitments. The variety of formats also allows people to use the ways of working that suit them best as they try new skills and track progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- North Dakota
- Languages
- English
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