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Kristyn VanderZouwen

Compassionate, practical care for anxiety and life shifts

LMSW Michigan

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kristyn

Kristyn VanderZouwen is a licensed clinical social worker who centers her practice on collaborative, evidence-informed methods that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the day-to-day challenges of living with ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and blends client-centered care to ensure sessions reflect each person's values and goals. With three years of clinical experience, she brings attentive listening and practical skills to support coping with life changes and building self-esteem.

Her experience includes supporting people through trauma, grief, and complex identity concerns, as well as addressing issues related to attachment, impulsivity, and intellectual disability. Kristyn also offers work around life purpose, self-love, and challenges linked to medical experiences such as cancer or pregnancy and childbirth.

She frames therapy as a gentle process of sorting what to hold onto and what to let go, offering structure alongside empathy to help clients move toward clearer priorities and healthier patterns.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Kristyn commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and replacing them with more helpful alternatives; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth and self-understanding.

She also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when clients need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, offering practical skills that can be practiced between sessions. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she works with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and what feels most effective in their day-to-day life.

Online sessions can be held as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work consistently during transitions or when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristyn commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related areas such as attachment issues, trauma, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative, client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral tools and other methods, combining practical skill building with empathic listening.
How long has she been practicing?
Kristyn has three years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and other complex concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan; her credential details are MI LMSW 6801116566.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kristyn?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English