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Kirsten Peebles, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Solution focused work
About Kirsten
Kirsten Peebles is a Washington state LMHC with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, addiction, grief, trauma, and life changes. She also supports people facing mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Sessions are practical and direct, focused on problem-solving and concrete steps.
Kirsten uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She explains options plainly and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions typically include skill practice, behavior experiments, and planning for small changes between meetings.
Her background includes work with clients who have substance use concerns, legal stress, and trauma, including military-related trauma and post-traumatic stress. She has seen people cope with anger, shame, abandonment issues, and relationship breakups. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets realistic targets.
Approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Kirsten uses motivational interviewing techniques to help with readiness for change and mindfulness practices to reduce emotional reactivity. She helps people track progress and adjust plans when something is not working.
Kirsten asks people to identify specific priorities in the first sessions so therapy time focuses on measurable steps. She emphasizes practical tools over labels and reviews progress regularly to keep work on track.
How Kirsten applies focused approaches in online sessions
Kirsten commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable steps. CBT sessions often involve tracking thoughts, testing assumptions with small experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach concrete skills for handling strong feelings, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Kirsten will review goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She checks in frequently about progress so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins that match a lunch break, or reduce travel time. Ask about the current session options when you complete the short matching questionnaire to choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Kirsten works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses through short experiments and skill practice.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Washington state LMHC with ten years of experience working with clients across settings on mood, trauma, and substance use concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LMHC credential in Washington and provides services based on that licensure in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients meet with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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