Kirstin Davis

Kirstin Davis is a licensed master social worker who focuses on trauma-related concerns and everyday struggles. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem challenges, addiction, anger, and life changes. Kirstin also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD, intimacy-related concerns, and traumatic brain injury. She practices in Michigan and speaks English.

Kirstin draws on a mix of practical approaches to fit each person. Sessions start by listening to your story and finding small, doable steps forward. She aims to meet people where they are without judgment and works collaboratively rather than handing down advice.

Her background includes clinical work with adults and adolescents in neuropsychology and time spent in Texas supporting people with traumatic brain injuries. Those experiences shaped her focus on brain-related recovery, coping strategies, and rebuilding day-to-day functioning. She has about 12 years of combined internship and professional experience.

In the therapy room she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered approaches and cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means attention to how past hurts affect present life, while also identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolbox for goal-setting and moving forward.

Kirstin prefers audio-based sessions after initial meetings and travels frequently, so she asks people to choose her only if they are comfortable with voice-first work. She aims to build a strong working relationship and help clients take practical steps toward their goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding how past injuries affect present life. In online sessions this can mean talking through memories, learning ways to manage strong emotions, and practicing grounding or coping strategies between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. The therapist follows each person's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify what they want from therapy and how to get there.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tries small experiments to test new ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and shifting daily habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day, then recommend which methods to prioritize. That plan can change as progress is made and needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since the profile notes a preference for voice-first sessions after initial meetings but does not enumerate all formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will help adapt techniques so they work well in remote sessions and fit into everyday life.