I believe that when people find and embrace their own strengths and trust in themselves; they can make positive changes in their lives. It's important to me that I provide a warm and trusting place for my clients to explore, grow, and thrive in. I draw from my experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness modalities to tailor therapy to meet each of my clients needs and preferences.
I graduated summa cum laude with a Master's of Science in mental health counseling in 2015. I have experience in hospital settings conducting behavioral health assessments and providing crisis intervention/stabilization, treatment, and discharge planning. In individual therapy, I have helped clients with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma/loss, domestic violence, neglect/abuse, substance abuse, body image and self-esteem, suicidal ideation/non-suicidal self-injury, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, and chronic medical conditions.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Kirsten is easy to talk to and offers helpful, practical insights. She is very knowledgeable and thoughtful in her responses and interactions. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 05, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kirsten Berlin is the perfect therapist for me. She acknowledges what I say while directing the conversation back to my goals. She’s always flexible based on my needs for that session. She also provides me with resources and exercises which I can use daily for a variety of situations.
Written on Oct 01, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten does a great job, very timely and informative, does a great job explaining how the human body works! Would highly recommend
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten is kind and understanding. She asks me questions that force me to step back and really think about the answer. I appreciate every appointment.
Written on Jun 08, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten is wise, kind, educated and gives me a gentle "you've got this " shove. I am so grateful she is a part of my life!
Written on Jun 05, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
To keep it short- I “Highly” recommend Kirsten. Because of her great listening and ease in defining my needs. She educated me and had practical helps. I felt my time was highly valued.
Written on Apr 20, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and bipolar disorder
Kirsten is amazing. I have made so much progress since we first started our sessions together and am actively working on myself in healthier ways. My mental health has had an incredible improvement and I couldn’t be more grateful to Kirsten. Truly. 10/10 🫶🏼
Written on Mar 24, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is the BEST! I never liked therapy until I met her and I have been able to unpack a lot over the past couple years.
Written on Feb 01, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristen’s support helped me through some really challenging moments and her perspective was always grounded ways I could understand. This enabled me to solve problems and keep my body and mind in check as I worked through things daily.
Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Kirsten for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is great!
Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She gives great advice, strategies to cope and improve on self.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have learned so much through Kirsten’s guidance. Growth in emotional maturity as well as sharpening my skills with personal boundaries have been so helpful in my personal and professional spaces. I’m truly grateful for Kirsten’s kindness and I’ve been so impressed and have benefited tremendously from her knowledge and understanding.
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kirsten Berlin is a very understanding and patient listener. She has provided both profound council and insightful resources to guide me toward a productive thought process
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I love how knowledgeable Kirsten is. She makes me feel more sane about my anxiety. She explained the ways our body hangs on to anxiety, how our thoughts, feelings and body are connected and coping mechanisms for anxiety.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Ms. Berlin is truly special! I really believe that having good chemistry with a therapist is important, and she totally gets me. She’s helped me navigate through so much, and I honestly feel like I’ve made real progress thanks to her support.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten is warm, approachable, intelligent, kind, and pretty funny, too. She validates your feelings while helping you see ways you can improve yourself in communication or perception of situations, etc. She’s the first therapist I’ve felt a strong connection with and highly recommend.
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 7 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Kirsten has a very calm manner and made me feel comfortable during my first therapy session in over 40 years.
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Kirsten has been wonderful, very knowledgeable and knows what to say and how to work with a variety of concerns that I bring up. I have seen improvement in my life working with Kirsten.
Written on May 08, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a very easy person to talk to without judgement!
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I am currently on my third week with Kirsten and she has been amazing. She has given me a new perspective and light on my current situation with life. I really enjoy and look forward to meeting with her these last few weeks.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I hope to keep this therapist and continue our sessions. I appreciate her maturity and experience. I really appreciate that she can relate and has the education and experience to help me heal and grow, in that order. ;-)
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kirsten is kind and patient. She always hears me out and gives me tool to be able to support myself
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Kirsten has this wonderful way about her that makes me feel seen/heard. She is very insightful and a joy to work with. She helped me develop routines & stay consistent with my self care ❤️
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning adhd
Kirsten is a phenomenal therapist. She has a very calming demeanor and is very well educated.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Kristen is amazing to work with! Really understanding and insightful.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
So far it’s been an excellent outlet for my emotions
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kirsten has been a godsend!
Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd
Kind, intelligent, thoughtful, resourceful, patient, empathetic, encouraging... The list of positive traits for Kirsten is endless. She is by far the best counselor I’ve seen in my past 15 years of attending therapy (with a number of different people). Talking to her is not only helpful, but a delight as well. And her cat is cute, too!
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten has a very calming way of communicating with me and understands the struggles I am facing. She is straightforward and knowledgeable and has suggested various methods that I can and have used to help me. I highly recommend Kirsten.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is a very attentive listener and provides many alternatives to dealing with personal issues and concerns. She is easy to talk to and gives a sense of openness and empathy. I really like her "let's try natural" first approach and it is refreshing in our modern world of pharmaceutical conglomerate control of medicines.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, adhd, and sleeping disorders
Kirsten is an absolute jewel. Thoughtful and smart. Insightful. Will call-out if need be. So supportive. I couldn't ask for more. 10/10
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I've only had one live session with her, but we are always messaging because I have young kids and it's hard for me to break away at times. But in just one live session she helped me understand in depth so much of what happens scientifically, but in easy to understand ways, what my body is doing with the type of stress I'm under. Her voice is also very calming. Would definitely recommend to everyone.
Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have only had a few sessions and I'm already feeling like it's helped me tremendously. I can't get better by myself.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
So intuitive and understanding. She’s the reason I’m still using this app.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Discussing and talking with Kirsten is easy and helps in reflecting on my issues. Although I’ve only had two sessions with her, I would absolutely recommend her to another person.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very helpful and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone I care about.
Written on Sep 10, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s the best! She helps me beyond words! So thankful for her
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 6 months on issues concerning depression
Kirsten has really helped me at a time in my life I needed someone most. She’s helped me deal with my anxiety and helped me learn how to control it. I would recommend her to everybody
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Starting therapy with K. Berlin has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself. She’s been so helpful. I’ve had 3 other therapist in the past and feel most comfortable working with her. Not only was I at one of the lowest places mentally that I’ve ever been but allot of things have happened during my time seeing her and she’s been absolutely needed to get over those hurdles. I look forward to my appointments and feel like I’m able to have an outlet as well as receive guidance on how to get through and handle things. Overall she’s helping me learn how to regulate my emotions and handle big problems and big feelings. I’m a better person for it.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have been seeing Kirsten Berlin for about 4-5 months now. She is an amazing therapist and works very intensely with any issues I may throw at her. I’m up and down with anxiety, depression and panic and Kirsten always offers tools to help in any situation I may be. She has assigned reflection “homework” to remind me of ways to overcome fears or to accept situations and view them from new perspectives. I am a work in progress and Kirsten is extremely supportive.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kirsten has been a blessing right from the start of working with her. I met with her after having experienced a series of personal traumas, and she put me at ease while I was in a very vulnerable state. She has been patient and attentive, and has provided a lot of wisdom that has helped me begin to heal in meaningful ways that I know will have a lasting impact on my life.
Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I highly recommend Ms. Kirsten! She helped me turn my marriage around and I am so thankful for her advice, her guidance and direction.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Kristen has good insight and offers good suggestions to issues at hand. She looks at it from every perspective and gives good advice. Without a doubt a perfect fit to my needs.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is very easy to talk to, I feel very comfortable talking to her and I usually have a very hard time talking to others. She listens, she's funny, and gives me great advice to help with my anxiety. I look forward to every session because I feel safe and heard and understood. She's great !
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
She is polite, up beat, and encouraging. She never makes me feel awkward or out of place.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She has been the best therapist I have ever had, from the moment I first reached out she had been helpful and shows a real care in wanting to help me get better.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have only done one session so far. We got to know each other a little bit, and so far I think this might work great. I hope I can update this review as we go.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Although I have yet to start she responds very quickly I cant wait to meet you Kirsten!!!!
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Kirsten is the most caring mental health provider that I have ever had the privilege of working with. I am thankful for her wide range of expertise and allowing me to express emotions and frustrations of living in a neurodivergent brain as well as having compounded traumatic experiences. I am functioning better in my daily life, which is my main concern, just after a few sessions! Kirsten is such an amazing professional who validates her patient's concerns endlessly. She has such a big heart and deeply understands the human experience & how to help us better approach that constant life long experience, which is what many of us need a lot of the time. She deeply listens with care and concern, and curates my needs and next steps based off of who I am at my core and what I like, even! I highly recommend Kirsten, she is an amazing healer and professional! Thank you for reading(:
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I accidentally answered the first question of the survey as completely disagree when I meant to answer completely agree. Kirsten has been nothing but professional and extremely helpful. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Great
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and sleeping disorders
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