Kristin Petersen , LICSW

Kristin Petersen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with nearly 13 years of experience providing both individual and group psychotherapy. As an LICSW she is a licensed clinician trained to deliver clinical social work and psychotherapy within the state. Throughout her career she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and trauma-related difficulties, including those who have experienced various forms of abuse.

Her approach to therapy is interactive and reflective, guided by respect and compassion. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused methods, and client-centered principles to create care that fits each person’s situation. Working collaboratively, she helps clients develop practical treatment plans aimed at reducing distressing symptoms and building healthier coping strategies.

Kristin acknowledges the courage required to seek help and to sit with vulnerability during change. She offers steady support through the challenges of therapy and partners with clients who want to work toward increased wellbeing. Kristin looks forward to supporting individuals on their path to a happier, healthier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristin frequently draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive environment where clients can explore feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for issues related to self esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a skill-oriented method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many stress-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy is another tool in her practice, concentrating on practical steps and existing strengths to create change more quickly, often suited for goal-driven work such as career, parenting, or coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristin works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow therapists and clients to focus on goals and practical strategies in a way that fits each person’s life.