Kirsten Probst-Santha, LCSW

Kirsten Probst-Santha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing big changes and everyday struggles. She supports those dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, stress, mood concerns, ADHD, and parenting or family-related worries. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical tools and steady support.

Kirsten uses a client-centered, trauma-informed way of working. She listens first, then helps people set small, realistic goals. Sessions focus on building emotional regulation, strengthening coping skills, and creating more stable routines when life feels chaotic.

She draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused techniques to address thoughts and everyday habits. That means talking through unhelpful thinking patterns, trying simple behavior changes, and testing what works between sessions.

Kirsten also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior approaches and emotionally-focused methods when relationships and intense emotions are central. These approaches aim to improve communication, tolerate strong feelings, and rebuild trust with oneself and others.

Her background includes work across school, residential, and community settings. That experience informs practical suggestions that fit daily life. The first step is a brief matching process and then scheduling a session based on availability.

Remote approaches that focus on thoughts and daily habits

Client-centered therapy places the client's experience first and emphasizes listening, validation, and working at the client's pace to set meaningful goals. It helps when someone needs a steady, person-focused space to sort through feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and daily habit shifts.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are often used when emotions feel overwhelming or relationship patterns keep repeating.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge. Clients are involved in deciding what feels most helpful.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. If you want to confirm whether video, phone, or other session types are offered, check the current session options before booking. Online work can still focus on changing thoughts and daily habits through in-session practice and short tasks between appointments.