Kierstin Berggren

Kierstin Berggren is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Indiana with three years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. Kierstin emphasizes that people know their own stories and brings a supportive, collaborative attitude to early sessions.

She frames therapy as a step-by-step process where the client’s strengths guide progress. Kierstin listens for practical concerns and works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. She aims to create space for honest talk about feelings, behavior, and what’s getting in the way of change.

Kierstin uses several common therapeutic approaches to tailor work to each person. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to meet different needs. These methods inform tools for coping, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

Her background includes helping people manage relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Kierstin also pays attention to concerns related to ADHD, autism, intellectual disability, aging, and caregiver burden when those issues are part of a person’s goals.

Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical skill-building. Kierstin encourages small changes that add up over time and helps people track progress between visits.

How specific approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure what matters to them move toward a clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on noticing and naming emotions to improve how someone relates to themselves and others; it can help with relationship strain and strong emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kierstin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She uses the different methods as tools and collaborates with clients to pick strategies that fit their life and priorities.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy routines. It can reduce travel time, allow short check-ins between commitments, and make it simpler to keep continuity when life is changing. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques to work well in remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, brief exercises, and discussion tailored to each person’s situation.