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Online therapist

Kirstin Davis

Straightforward support for family and parenting concerns

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kirstin

Kirstin Davis is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, and parenting or family concerns. She talks with adults who are sorting grief, addiction issues, low self-esteem, or changes in life direction. Kirstin aims to listen first and work from where each person is starting.

Her style is direct and nonjudgmental. She prefers voice-based sessions over video after the first meeting and asks people to be comfortable with that format before choosing her.

Background and approach

Kirstin focuses on practical steps and clearer communication rather than simply giving advice. She uses common, straightforward strategies such as cognitive behavioral tools and client-centered conversation. She also draws on trauma-focused methods and motivational interviewing when a problem needs a different angle.

This mix helps her tailor sessions to what a person actually needs that week. Kirstin has about 12 years of combined internship and clinical experience, including past work in neuropsychology and with adults who had traumatic brain injuries. That background shaped how she thinks about coping skills, attention differences, and rebuilding daily routines.

Clients can expect a calm, task-oriented approach that still leaves room for being heard. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps, clearer communication, and ways to manage emotions during stressful times.

Practical approaches and flexible online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions center on what matters most to the individual, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple, practical exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress.

Kirstin usually combines these approaches with motivational interviewing when someone needs help finding internal reasons to change, and with trauma-focused work when past hurt is getting in the way of daily life. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to see what feels most useful based on needs and goals rather than imposing one fixed method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what works best for them. These formats let clients keep continuity of care while traveling or balancing family and work obligations, and they allow Kirstin to use voice-focused sessions when that is the preferred method.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kirstin help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns such as communication problems and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is nonjudgmental and practical. She listens first, then helps build steps and clearer communication rather than offering direct advice.
What is her professional background?
Kirstin brings about 12 years of combined internship and clinical experience, including work in neuropsychology and with adults who had traumatic brain injuries.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW with license MI LMSW 6801111204 and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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