- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- EMDR informed
About Kirstina
Kirstina Quast is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, trauma, grief, and related concerns. She also addresses fertility and career stress and supports people coping with life changes and mood disorders.
Kirstina draws on work across adult and children’s mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services. That background informs how she understands family and adoption-related concerns. She uses straightforward, practical strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
Her approach combines several methods to fit what a person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that keep problems going. She also uses attachment-focused work to look at how early and close relationships shape current reactions.
Kirstina has training in EMDR and trauma-focused work and includes narrative and solution-focused elements when helpful. She emphasizes creative problem solving and practical tools so people can try different ways of coping between sessions.
Sessions focus on setting clear goals and finding steps that fit everyday life. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how close relationships shape feelings and reactions today. It can help people in blended households understand loyalty conflicts, boundaries, and how past relationships affect new family roles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress that come with parenting or life changes.
Kirstina treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what feels helpful. The plan can change as needs and goals become clearer.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because they are not specified in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use those benefits to help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, parenting, and daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of blended family concerns does she address?
She helps with stepfamily adjustments, merging routines, loyalty conflicts, and communication problems in blended households.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and attachment ideas to set goals and try practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kirstina has nine years of experience as a psychotherapist, including work in mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or locations?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.