Ethen Sietsema greets people with a calm, practical approach.
01About Ethen
Ethen Sietsema greets people with a calm, practical approach. He helps individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and major life changes. He creates a straightforward space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part and he acknowledges that courage. With three years of professional experience, Ethen brings steady support to common struggles like grief, parenting stress, low self-esteem, career doubts, and ADHD-related challenges.
Background and approach
He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. These methods are used to break problems into manageable pieces and build habits that fit everyday life. Sessions focus on practical skills and real-world moves.
Clients can expect calm conversation, goal-setting, and short exercises to try between meetings. The emphasis is on small changes that add up over time rather than complicated theory. Ethen holds an MN LPCC and works from Minnesota.
He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences. He explains how a subscription-based model works and that it can be canceled at any time. People who choose him usually want clear steps, steady encouragement, and an unhurried space to work through problems.
He guides each person toward achievable goals and helps track progress along the way.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 3110 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1427719467 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ethen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Methods Ethen names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ethen names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical approaches for online support
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify unhelpful thinking and teaches simple skills to change reactions and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want clear steps to feel better. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on building awareness of thoughts and bodily feelings through short practices. It can reduce reactivity and help with coping during strong emotions or cravings.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the client and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, shorter contacts, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical skill-building and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
Ethen supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship pressures, self-esteem issues, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work to set goals and build everyday skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as MN LPCC and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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