Kirsten Peebles , LMHC

Kirsten Peebles is a family and marriage therapist trained clinician who holds an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has spent a decade working in diverse settings with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, legal issues, substance use, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Her experience also includes supporting individuals who have experienced military-related trauma as well as those with post-traumatic stress outside of military contexts.

Her therapeutic style is direct and pragmatic, avoiding stigmatizing labels while emphasizing clients’ capacity for change. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused approaches, adding other modalities when appropriate to meet each person’s needs. Kirsten partners with clients to clarify goals and develop a focused treatment plan designed to address the specific concerns they bring to therapy.

Recognizing that recent challenges have amplified mental health needs while also creating new opportunities to seek support, she frames the decision to reach out as a brave and empowering first step. Kirsten is committed to working collaboratively with people who are ready to pursue change and build skills for coping and growth.

Approaches that guide online therapy and care

Kirsten draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with Solution-Focused techniques to guide remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing self-harm or crisis behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes building on strengths and setting concrete, attainable goals to accelerate progress and create measurable change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kirsten works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they tailor a plan that blends techniques as appropriate rather than relying on a single modality.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how people engage in care. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and some work can take place through live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support from a therapist even when life is busy or circumstances change.