About Kristyn
Kristyn VanderZouwen is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a gentle, listening-centered approach to therapy. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and helps people sort through anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Kristyn writes plainly and listens closely so clients can name what matters to them and decide next steps.
Kristyn draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) among other approaches.
How Kristyn works
She helps people notice thought and behavior patterns that keep them stuck and then practices small, realistic changes together. Sessions often focus on practical skills for managing panic, improving mood, and coping with transitions. Her background includes three years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, illness, guilt and shame, and attachment-related concerns.
She has supported people affected by autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and those processing grief tied to cancer or religious wounds. Kristyn also addresses issues such as impulsivity, life purpose, and seasonal mood changes. People can expect straightforward collaboration in sessions.
Kristyn uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when clients want short-term goal work, and she integrates somatic ideas when the body holds stress. Her aim is to help clients notice what’s working, try different responses, and build a life that feels more manageable. Sessions are offered from Michigan and conducted in English.
Kristyn holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Kristyn lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Kristyn works with
The areas below are the ones Kristyn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Coping with life changes
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach aim to create a space where people can tell their stories, identify what matters, and set the pace for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety or low mood. In online sessions this often means practicing new coping skills together, testing unhelpful thoughts, and assigning short at-home exercises between meetings.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. When used online it can provide concrete tools for calming panic, managing intense emotions, and improving day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether brief solution-focused work, skills-based CBT or a more exploratory client-centered path is best.
Online therapy offers flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls let people work visually and engage in deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and steady support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, medical care, or family commitments.
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