Kirsten Probst-Santha

Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong emotions and big life changes. She focuses on issues like anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Kirsten uses a calm, down-to-earth style to help people feel heard and start making small changes that matter.

With four years of practice, Kirsten draws on approaches that center the client’s experience. She emphasizes emotional regulation and practical coping skills people can use right away. The first sessions often focus on what matters most to the client and on setting short-term goals.

Her background includes work in school, residential, and community-based settings. That experience informs how she supports someone who is juggling family stress, caregiving demands, or shifts in work and life roles. She frames therapy as a step toward steadier daily functioning rather than a quick fix.

Kirsten describes her method as collaborative and trauma-informed. She listens for cultural context and personal history, then tailors strategies from evidence-based approaches. Sessions blend talking through issues with skill-building exercises and practical problem solving.

People looking for help with parenting stress, grief, ADHD-related concerns, or relationship conflicts will find an emphasis on stabilizing emotions and improving communication. Kirsten encourages people to take their time and move at a pace that feels manageable. If you want a therapist who values respect and clear goals, this approach may fit well.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most and adjusts sessions to each person’s pace and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing new ways of responding. It is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together and can shift as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work between commitments, and some setups reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also use focused skill-building exercises and homework between visits to help clients practice emotional regulation and coping in day-to-day situations.