Kirsten Probst-Santha

Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people adapt to major life changes and the stress that comes with them. She focuses on worries like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship strain. People who are facing transitions or emotional overload can expect a calm, practical presence. Kirsten encourages small steps that build steadiness and clearer daily routines.

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. That means she listens first, then tailors ideas to what actually fits a person's life. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods and skills from dialectical behavior work to teach emotional regulation and problem solving. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals that feel achievable.

Kirsten has four years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential. Her background includes work in school, residential, and community-based settings where she supported people through trauma, crises, and life transitions. That range informs practical ways to manage stress at home and work.

Sessions include attention to cultural context and individual needs. She offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through immediate worries and make plans for change. The focus is on building coping skills, increasing stability, and helping people move forward from hard moments.

If you are balancing parenting demands, caregiving stress, or a major life shift, she aims to make therapy a steady, problem-solving partnership.

How her approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting working relationship. It emphasizes listening and adapting ideas to the client's needs, which can help when adjusting to life changes or feeling overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management by breaking problems into manageable tasks.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. These tools can make daily life steadier during transitions and when emotions run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That might mean mixing elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available formats and scheduling options when you complete the initial questionnaire.