Kierstin BerggrenLCSW

Kierstin Berggren is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Indiana with three years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with motivation. Kierstin frames clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to build on their strengths. She encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy and acknowledges that taking the first step takes courage.

In sessions she listens closely and helps people name what matters to them. Kierstin uses straightforward tools to reduce overwhelming feelings and to change patterns that cause repeated stress. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and on emotion-focused work to deepen understanding of relationships and attachment.

She also integrates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and commit to small, meaningful actions. Dialectical behavior techniques are used when clients need skills for managing strong emotions and interpersonal conflicts. The approach is practical and paced to each person’s needs.

Kierstin often helps with parenting stress, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties by breaking concerns into manageable steps. She will work with clients to set realistic goals and track progress one step at a time. The tone is respectful and collaborative, aiming to make change feel possible.

Sessions are conducted in English and Kierstin accepts international clients. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Kierstin uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change thought patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. CBT often includes simple exercises and homework that can be reviewed in sessions, which makes it practical for remote work.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small actions toward what matters. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and committing to meaningful behaviors, a process that works well in conversation-based sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kierstin will talk with each person about goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. Together they decide which tools to use and how to adapt them for real life.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone work with a licensed professional in Indiana while living elsewhere internationally.