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Kristyn VanderZouwen, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - anxiety and stress support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Goal focused
About Kristyn
Kristyn VanderZouwen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Kristyn works with adults who want straightforward, practical help for these concerns.
Kristyn listens for the everyday stories that shape how people think and act. She uses clear conversations to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions include concrete steps to test new responses and habits.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking traps and change responses. She also uses client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Kristyn helps people facing trauma, grief, medical illness, and identity concerns. She also supports people dealing with attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and forgiveness. Kristyn addresses life-purpose questions, midlife transitions, and stressors tied to military service.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Expect short experiments between meetings, skill-building, and discussion about what worked or didn’t. She encourages small, testable changes rather than all-or-nothing fixes.
To begin, prospective clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking that lead to stress or anxiety and then try small behavioral experiments to see what changes. Client-Centered Therapy guides conversations so sessions focus on what matters most to the client and their priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance when those tools are useful.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kristyn will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust over time based on what helps in practice.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for skill practice or for shorter follow-ups, while others allow longer conversations and exercises. Kristyn uses structured homework and measurable steps to help integrate changes into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like grief, guilt, and impulsivity.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LMSW and has three years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mood, and adjustment concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; fees vary depending on location.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.