About Kirsten

Office location

Telehealth Provider

Earle Brown Tower, Brooklyn Center, MN

Paladin Career & Technical High School, Blaine, MN

Serves

Adolescents, adult individuals, couples, families

Areas of interest

Adolescent formation process, spirituality, anxiety and relationship issues; working with mothers, children displaced from their biological parents, and juveniles struggling in the educational system and in the legal system

Education

MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Bethel Seminary, Arden Hills, MN

As a therapist, I want to walk with clients through the journey of life — helping them overcome hurdles. Together, I believe we can find solutions and new ways of viewing life’s challenges.  

I am interested in doing very practical, effective, yet sensitive work. I believe change requires hard work. I will give direct feedback, ideas, resources and assignments but, ultimately, you are responsible for writing the story of your life. I value honesty and authenticity in the therapeutic process; while that process may not be easy, the rewards will certainly be worthwhile. I believe in finding laughter, joy, and new meaning in life through this therapeutic journey.

My clinical approach reflects a commitment to working from a “family-systems” perspective. I believe issues are best resolved by considering your significant relationships, experiences, and family, as well as others involved with your situation. I want to help you use your strengths to develop a new, stronger sense of self and to make changes in your life. My primary goal in therapy is to restore hope.

I am the mom of 4 (two twins), understand the challenges in parenting, and am active in the multiple community.  I appreciate that marriage is hard work, but a healthy family can be a huge blessing in life.  I enjoy being a sports and dance mom.   I love music and encouraging all people to love and experience music, especially learning to create music.  I enjoy gardening, photography, going up north, and reading a good book.  

Call Kirsten at (763) 531-0566 ext. 103