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Kirsten Probst-Santha

Supportive, trauma-informed social work care

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Parenting, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kirsten

Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed social work therapist who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, grief, relationship strains, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She draws on a trauma-informed, client-centered outlook to support clients as they build emotional regulation skills, strengthen coping strategies, and work toward greater stability during difficult transitions. Her aim is to help clients feel understood and respected while moving toward meaningful change.

With four years of clinical experience across school, residential, and community-based settings, Kirsten brings practical experience supporting concerns that include self-esteem, postpartum challenges, family-related issues, and complex emotional reactions such as anger and compassion fatigue.

She uses a collaborative style that centers the client’s goals, combining evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Kirsten holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina while accepting international clients for remote sessions.

Using Structured Therapies in Online Care

CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and emphasizes practical skills and homework to reinforce change. DBT teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness; it can be especially helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflicts. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients guide the focus of work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Initial conversations and ongoing feedback help shape which strategies are emphasized so care remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, while allowing sessions to fit into varied routines and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist work with?
Kirsten supports a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family problems, stress, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, trauma-informed, and often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused strategies, and solution-focused techniques to build coping and regulation skills.
What is the therapist's clinical background and experience?
She has four years of experience working in school, residential, and community-based settings supporting people through crisis, transitions, and ongoing emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds an LCSW with license details NC LCSW C019766 and IL LCSW 149.016911 and practices from North Carolina.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted for remote work.
Which session formats can clients choose from?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Illinois, North Carolina

Languages

English