- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois, North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kirsten
Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage the stress of parenting and the emotional strain that comes with life changes. She focuses on practical support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns. Her approach is warm and collaborative, and she aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone under pressure.
Kirsten draws on client-centered work to listen and respond to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop realistic coping steps. This mix helps people build emotion regulation and stronger day-to-day skills. Her background includes four years of practice across school, residential, and community settings.
That experience shaped how she supports parents, caregivers, and individuals facing transitions or trauma. She pays attention to cultural context and to the practical limits people face in busy lives. In sessions she focuses on building skills for managing anger, stress, and mood changes.
She can help with concerns such as adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, fertility and caregiver stress, and the challenges of ADHD or grief. The work usually centers on concrete strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Kirsten holds an LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and Illinois, and offers therapy in English.
She accepts international clients and uses multiple online formats so people can choose what fits their routine and comfort.
What Kirsten works with
Everything Kirsten lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kirsten helps people with.
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kirsten lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How practical therapy methods fit into online care
Client-centered therapy centers on listening and responding to what each person brings. It helps people feel heard and decide goals that matter to them, which can be useful for parenting stress and family concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Sessions focus on small experiments and skill-building to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to manage strong feelings and conflict more effectively.
Choosing the best approach is a team process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues during conversation. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, skill reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing parenting and everyday demands.
Questions people ask about Kirsten
What issues does Kirsten commonly help with?
She works with parenting concerns and related stress. Other areas include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical coping skills together.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience in school, residential, and community settings. That work informs how she supports people through transitions and crisis.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and is licensed in North Carolina and Illinois. Her practice is listed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can pick the format that fits their schedule and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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