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Kirstin Davis

Kirstin Davis

LMSW

Michigan

Collaborative, practical therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801111204
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Nonjudgmental support
    • Goal oriented

    About Kirstin

    Kirstin Davis is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. She has about 12 years of experience in clinical settings, including work with adults and adolescents in neuropsychology and earlier work in Texas with NFL players who had traumatic brain injuries. Kirstin listens to people’s stories and helps them find practical ways forward.

    She commonly helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and problems with intimacy or anger. Additional areas she focuses on include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and recovery after brain injury.

    Kirstin’s style is warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to meet clients where they are and to work alongside them rather than give directive advice. Her sessions emphasize building a strong working relationship and finding concrete steps that fit each person’s goals and life situation.

    Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Motivational Interviewing, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused work. She often uses these approaches to help clients set goals, build motivation for change, and process difficult experiences.

    Kirstin prefers voice-only sessions after the initial meetings because she travels frequently, and she will sometimes use video early on. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the Start Therapy process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an appointment.

  2. How Kirstin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change through supportive questions and reflections. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change, such as with addictions, motivation for treatment, or shifting habits.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective and emphasizes empathy and respect. This approach helps people feel heard and works well for issues like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and feelings of isolation.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kirstin will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how well certain strategies are working. That means trying practical tools, checking in about fit, and shifting focus when something isn’t helpful.

    Kirstin prefers voice-only sessions after the first meetings and may use video for early sessions, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Talk with her about timing and session rhythm so appointments can fit around school, work, or other responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Kirstin help with?

    Kirstin works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and anger. She also supports people coping with career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and recovery after traumatic brain injury.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is meeting clients where they are with a warm, nonjudgmental stance. She focuses on a strong working relationship and helps people set practical steps toward their goals rather than handing out direct advice.

    What background and experience does she have?

    She has about 12 years of experience across internships and clinical work, including neuropsychology work with adults and adolescents and earlier work in Texas with NFL players who had traumatic brain injuries.

    What are her credentials and location?

    She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices from Michigan.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats does she use?

    She prefers voice-only sessions after initial meetings and will use video in some cases, often for the first sessions. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and exact fees depend on factors like location and scheduling.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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