- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Kristyn
Kristyn VanderZouwen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Kristyn often works with people who are feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next in work, relationships, or health.
Kristyn listens for the stories that shape a person’s experience. Sessions are grounded in clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. She uses client-centered methods and tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people name patterns and try new ways of responding.
She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when a person wants short-term focus on decisions or next steps. That can look like mapping out values, setting small goals, or testing a change and checking what happens. The work is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.
Kristyn has supported people processing attachment concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief around illness, and the demands of caregiving. She addresses issues tied to identity, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and seasonal mood changes.
People who bring questions about life purpose, midlife change, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, or military-related stress will find those topics within her scope. She also engages with neurodiversity issues including autism and intellectual disability in her clinical work.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow straightforward, problem-focused approaches. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can notice what matters most. It helps when someone wants to clarify values or feel heard while deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings so small experiments can test whether a new response changes outcomes; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotion and building steady coping strategies that reduce reactive behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristyn will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about what is or isn’t helpful and adjusts the plan so content and pacing match the client’s preferences.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online options can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or use a quieter setting when focus is needed, while the therapist and client experiment with strategies that can be used in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment concerns, trauma, and grief.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical tools from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to test changes and set small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings and with people facing trauma, illness, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.