- Strengths-based approach
- Practical skill building
- Warm and direct support
About Kristen
Kristen Gennety is a licensed social worker who uses a warm, down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. She holds an MI LMSW and brings four years of professional experience to sessions. Kristen values humor and a strengths-based approach to make therapy feel approachable and human.
She focuses on practical work that fits each person’s life. That includes support for low mood, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. Codependency, attachment concerns, and issues with communication or control are also areas she addresses in conversation.
Kristen draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas with a client-centered stance. This means she helps people notice what matters to them, test new behaviors, and understand relationship patterns.
Sessions aim to build usable skills and small habits that matter day to day. Kristen invites clients to bring their strengths and a sense of honesty about what’s not working. She keeps the pace collaborative and adjusts methods to match each person’s needs.
Reaching out for help is often hard, and Kristen acknowledges that step. She encourages people to try a conversation and see if the work feels like a good fit before moving forward.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and build coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. Some people prefer not being on camera while others like face-to-face video; the therapist will help match session logistics to what helps the person engage and practice new skills.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Kristen works with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns among other issues. She also supports people facing ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and codependency-related struggles.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and straightforward, mixing acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques, and attention to attachment patterns. Kristen emphasizes using humor and personal strengths while focusing on practical steps.
What is Kristen's background and experience?
She is a licensed social worker in Michigan with four years of professional practice helping people with mood, relationship, and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
The credential shown is MI LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan. The practice location is Michigan.
Which languages are supported and what about international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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