Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Kirstin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kirstin
Kirstin Davis is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports people working through grief, self-esteem concerns, addiction, and life changes. Kirstin practices in Michigan and brings 12 years of experience in clinical settings and neuropsychology work with adults and adolescents.
Her approach is direct and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people find practical steps that fit their lives.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and small, achievable ways to get there. Kirstin aims to be nonjudgmental and to build a strong working relationship. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow the person’s lead and on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thought patterns that feed distress.
Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change, and solution-focused strategies help set short-term goals. When trauma is part of the picture, she brings trauma-focused methods tailored to individual needs. Kirstin prefers voice-based sessions and will use video when needed, often for initial visits.
She has experience with neuropsychology and has worked with people with traumatic brain injury, which informs how she frames goals and pacing. Her style suits people who want clear steps and respectful, practical support. People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative planning, and homework that fits busy lives.
Kirstin emphasizes momentum over perfection, helping clients make steady progress on issues like anger, communication, and coping with life transitions.
What Kirstin works with
Everything Kirstin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kirstin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Kirstin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a space to talk, clarify priorities, and set goals based on their own values.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and problems with anger.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change. It uses open questions and reflection to build motivation and commitment for steps the person actually wants to take.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s pace. Adjustments are common as work progresses so the approach stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video can be useful for an initial meeting and to read visual cues; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone travels. Live chat and text are handy for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when a written record of thoughts is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work through life changes.
Questions people ask about Kirstin
What concerns does Kirstin commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, follows the person’s lead, and helps set clear, achievable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience, including work in neuropsychology and with adults and adolescents, and has worked with people who have traumatic brain injury.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a preference for voice sessions after initial meetings.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.