Therapist profile
Kirstin Davis, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed LMSW - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801111204
- NPI1639520836
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Prefers voice sessions
About Kirstin
Kirstin Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of experience that include clinical internships and therapy work. She lists a wide range of concerns she helps people with, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, and life changes.
Kirstin describes a straightforward, person-focused style. She listens to people's stories and looks for practical angles to work on problems. She prefers voice sessions over video after the initial meetings and asks that people selecting her are comfortable with that format.
Her background includes work in Texas with NFL players who had traumatic brain injuries and clinical experience in neuropsychology with adults and adolescents. That varied work informs how she notices thinking patterns, communication problems, and life-management challenges.
Kirstin uses several common therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused work. Sessions tend to focus on clear strategies, communication skills, and steps to reduce distress.
People who choose her can expect practical conversation and collaborative planning rather than directive advice. She emphasizes building a strong working relationship and helping clients make steady progress on the issues they bring, such as anger, grief, or career stress.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. It means sessions begin by listening to what matters most and shaping questions around those concerns, which helps when tackling anger, relationship strains, or low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It offers concrete exercises and short homework tasks that fit well into online sessions and can reduce reactivity and rumination.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful when someone is unsure about reducing drinking, impulsive responses, or other habits linked to anger.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Kirstin prefers voice sessions after initial meetings and may use video early on, so confirm her current session options before booking. That preference can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid being on camera for every meeting, and keep therapy manageable alongside other obligations.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside issues like stress, relationship conflict, grief, depression, addictions, and trauma.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-focused approach that emphasizes listening and collaborative problem solving rather than giving direct advice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of combined internship and clinical experience, including work in neuropsychology and with individuals who had traumatic brain injuries.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She prefers voice sessions after the first meeting and will sometimes use video for initial sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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