Kristen Kasperek

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCPC, LPC Illinois

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages: English

About Kristen

Kristen Kasperek is a licensed counselor practicing in Illinois with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has spent her career supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and grief, as well as concerns around self-esteem, career direction, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy-related issues.

Kristen has worked across individual and group formats and brings a pragmatic, strengths-based focus to therapy that aims to help clients take meaningful first steps forward. Her style is warm and non-threatening, favoring a collaborative, goal-oriented process.

Kristen uses evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. She also draws on career counseling experience to help clients explore vocational fit, refine application materials, and prepare for interviews when career decisions are part of the work.

Clients who connect with her can expect individualized strategies tailored to their needs, whether addressing panic and obsessive-compulsive patterns, attachment and abandonment concerns, or complex mood and personality-related difficulties. Kristen communicates in English and practices from Illinois, offering flexible session formats to fit varied schedules.

CBT and Practical Strategies for Online Therapy

Kristen brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work by helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, obsessions and compulsions, and mood-related difficulties through homework, behavioral experiments, and skills practice.

She also integrates career-focused counseling when vocational concerns are part of the picture, assisting clients in exploring interests, refining resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, and developing actionable job search strategies. This practical component complements symptom-focused work when life direction and work satisfaction are goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist partners with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they decide which techniques and formats will best support progress and adjust plans as therapy unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy lives. These options can help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, school, or family responsibilities, and allow licensed professionals to offer structured, skills-based treatment across different settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is relaxed and collaborative, focusing on practical, individualized strategies and a non-threatening professional relationship to help clients take initial and ongoing steps toward change.

What is her clinical and professional background?

She brings 14 years of experience working in individual and group settings and has extensive work with chronic mental health conditions as well as career counseling and vocational support.

Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois; licence details are NV LCPC CP5831-R and OR LPC C9469.

Can she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for therapy?

She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disorders

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyForgivenessHoardingInfidelityMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Nevada, Washington, Oregon

Languages

English