Kirstin Davis, LMSW

Kirstin Davis is a licensed master social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also addresses grief, addiction, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and challenges like ADHD. Kirstin writes plainly and listens closely to personal stories to find practical ways forward.

Kirstin uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help clients spot patterns that keep them stuck. She favors cognitive behavioral approaches alongside client-centered work and motivational interviewing to shape small, doable changes. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward real-life improvements rather than long theoretical talks.

Her background includes work in neuropsychology and experience supporting people who have traumatic brain injuries. She has about 12 years of clinical experience counting internships and professional roles. That range gives her tools for both short-term problem solving and longer therapeutic work.

Kirstin aims to meet people where they are without judgment. She says she won’t hand out direct advice but will help clients discover solutions that fit their values and goals. Building a steady working relationship is a key part of how she helps people move forward.

She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. Kirstin prefers voice-based sessions over video after the first meeting, and she asks clients to choose her only if they are comfortable with phone, chat, or text formats as part of therapy.

How therapeutic approaches work online with flexible formats

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where the client guides the conversation. This approach helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief by building trust and clarifying personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, stress management, and some trauma-related symptoms by giving concrete tools clients can use between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, challenges, and comfort with different techniques. That means adjusting the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video can be useful for initial meetings and visual cues, while phone sessions often suit shorter check-ins or people who travel. Chat and messaging allow for brief check-ins, homework exchanges, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.