About Kirstin
Kirstin Davis helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addictions. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, anger, and major life changes. Kirstin is based in Michigan and brings 12 years of experience to her work as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker.
Kirstin listens first and asks questions that get to the heart of the problem.
How Kirstin works
She aims to meet people where they are and avoid judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding the patterns that keep problems going. Her approach draws on client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to build momentum and set achievable goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm affects daily life. Kirstin has experience working in neuropsychology and in settings that included people with traumatic brain injuries.
That background informs how she shapes plans for concentration, memory, and emotional regulation concerns. She describes herself as direct but warm, and prefers working by voice when possible because of frequent travel. Kirstin emphasizes collaboration.
She partners with each person to identify priorities and realistic next steps. People who prefer mostly phone or voice-based sessions will find her style a good fit.
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What Kirstin works with
The areas below are the ones Kirstin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and following their pace; it helps people who need a supportive space to talk through feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer thinking and practical actions; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum toward those goals.Kirstin works with clients to decide which approach or combination fits best. She treats the choice as a collaboration, matching methods to a person's concerns, goals, and comfort with different formats. If an approach needs adjusting, she will revisit it together and try alternatives that feel more useful.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is used sometimes, often for first sessions, while voice sessions are frequently preferred for ongoing work and for people who travel. Live chat and text messaging can make brief check-ins, scheduling, and short updates easier to fit into a busy day. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, travel, or caregiving while keeping therapy consistent and focused.
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