Kirsten Munson is a licensed counselor who draws on more than three decades of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Kirsten
Kirsten Munson is a licensed counselor who draws on more than three decades of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at creating a space where difficult topics can be discussed clearly and calmly. Kirsten uses several evidence-based methods to fit each person's needs.
Background and approach
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose helpful actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform her work when emotion regulation and relationships are central concerns. Her practice also addresses life transitions and identity questions, including work with LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care issues, blended family matters, and midlife challenges.
Chronic health problems, mood disorders, and the emotional fallout of divorce, domestic violence, or infidelity are also within her focus. She helps people talk through family of origin patterns, communication problems, guilt, and shame. Kirsten holds an IL LCPC and brings 33 years of professional experience to her sessions.
She aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than use a one-size-fits-all method. That means sessions focus on concrete skills, thoughtful reflection, and realistic steps forward. Starting therapy can feel like a big step.
Kirsten tries to make the first contacts straightforward and supportive so people can get started with clarity and purpose.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180003747 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1053410068 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kirsten lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Kirsten names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kirsten 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
Therapeutic methods suited to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting swept away by them, then commit to actions guided by personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. It often helps with worry, mood disorders, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving emotional connection in relationships; it can be helpful when relationship patterns or intense feelings are a key concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest a blend of methods. That collaborative process means treatment can shift as needs change or progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, or people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling more flexible and let therapy fit into varied routines and daily demands.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, aging issues, chronic illness, and relationship topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, mixing acceptance-based and cognitive strategies with emotion-focused work. Sessions emphasize real skills and thoughtful conversations tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings. That experience shapes a calm, steady style aimed at practical progress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Illinois and lists her credential as IL LCPC. Sessions are offered to people in that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. People can choose the format that works best for them.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign-up and scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The matching step helps connect you with an appropriate format and plan.
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