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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kristin
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 13 years of experience in Minnesota, Kristin Petersen helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and related concerns. She offers individual and group psychotherapy for a wide range of issues and draws on several practical therapy methods to guide sessions.
Kristin uses clear, interactive conversation and reflective listening to understand what is happening for each person. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small changes, and building coping skills that fit everyday life.
Her work includes support for parenting strains, relationship problems, sleep difficulties, workplace stress, and grief. She also supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, postpartum depression, and trauma-related problems such as domestic violence and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, codependency, impulsivity, and self-harm thoughts.
Kristin offers practical tools such as behavioral experiments, problem-focused planning, and motivational interviewing techniques to encourage change. She helps people break down large problems into manageable steps and track progress across sessions. The approach is collaborative and centered on what the individual wants to work on.
People who meet with Kristin can expect straightforward conversation, goal-oriented tasks, and regular review of progress. To begin, a short intake process and an initial session clarify goals and a plan for subsequent meetings.
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How Kristin uses practical therapies in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person, helping them name concerns and priorities. This approach supports people who need a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, grief, relationship strains, and parenting worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes with real-life experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation by giving step-by-step strategies to try between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative method to explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. It is often used alongside other techniques when a person is unsure about changing substance use, routines, or coping habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristin will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to prioritize and adjust as progress is reviewed.
Confirm session formats before scheduling because the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. When arranging remote sessions, people often find practical benefits such as fitting appointments into a workday, reducing travel time, or using a phone visit when bandwidth is limited. These options can make it easier to keep regular appointments and try the short, focused tasks that CBT and solution-focused work often require.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and reflective. Kristin combines person-centered listening with practical, goal-focused techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nearly 13 years of clinical experience providing individual and group psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW, licensed in Minnesota, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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