Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Kirsten Probst-Santha, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.016911
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C019766
- NPI
- 1366306854
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Kirsten supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Parenting support
- Trauma-informed tools
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kirsten
Kirsten Probst-Santha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with four years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports parents and caregivers facing adoption, foster care, blended family issues, and fertility or caregiver stress.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on emotional regulation, coping skills, and steps to increase stability during change. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in the client's day-to-day life rather than abstract theory.
Kirsten draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and solution-focused work. That mix is used to address trauma, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD-related struggles, and complex family dynamics. She adapts tools to fit what actually works for each person.
Her background includes work across school, residential, and community settings where she supported people through crises and transitions. Those experiences inform practical approaches for parenting challenges, communication problems, eating-related issues, and recovery from domestic violence or other abuse.
Sessions are conducted in English and Kirsten accepts international clients. She notes that scheduling and fees vary by location and that services operate through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify their priorities and feel understood. It is useful when someone needs space to talk through parenting stress, relationship issues, or emotional overwhelm.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective choices. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and problem-solving around day-to-day stressors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. These tools can help when strong emotions, impulsive reactions, or relationship conflict are getting in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest practices to try. That collaborative process helps decide which approaches to emphasize over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow a quieter check-in during a work break, or reduce the need to be on camera for part of a session. Licensed professionals adapt how they use these approaches so sessions work with everyday life rather than interrupt it.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kirsten help with?
She works with parenting concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related topics such as adoption, foster care, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach with practical skills training. Sessions often focus on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and concrete steps to manage life changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in school, residential, and community settings supporting people through crisis and transition.
Is she licensed to practice in North Carolina?
Yes. She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and lists the LCSW credential.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with the client’s location and services operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers