Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kirsten works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kirsten
Kirsten Peebles is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes. She writes in a direct, straightforward way so clients know what to expect. Her style aims to set clear goals and practical steps for progress.
With ten years of experience, Kirsten draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. She uses these approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts, build emotional regulation skills, and find workable solutions to immediate problems.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are added when they fit the client's goals. Kirsten has worked in a range of settings and with people facing depression, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship strain. She also addresses issues such as bipolar mood challenges, post-traumatic stress, and veteran-related concerns when relevant.
Her background includes supporting people through divorce, abandonment, guilt and shame, and self-harm urges. In sessions she focuses on practical strategies. Clients can expect clear feedback, skill-building exercises, and goal-oriented planning.
She collaborates with each person to set a plan that fits their situation. Kirsten offers sessions in English and practices in Washington as a WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She supports people who are ready to take a step toward change and prefers a collaborative, results-focused process.
What Kirsten works with
Everything Kirsten lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kirsten's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
Approaches Kirsten lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. It can help people manage strong emotions like anger and reduce impulsive actions. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple attention practices. It pairs well with the other approaches to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to share what feels most useful so sessions remain practical and goal-driven. Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can support shorter check-ins, homework prompts, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options add flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other demands.Questions people ask about Kirsten
What concerns does Kirsten commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship strain, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in a variety of settings with people facing mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and related issues.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as WA LMHC, and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.