Kristyn VanderZouwen

Kristyn VanderZouwen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who listens closely to the stories that shape people's lives. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and low self-esteem. Kristyn aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name what hurts and decide what to carry forward.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring practical steps next. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used to build skills for managing strong emotions and unhelpful thinking.

Kristyn has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. She has supported people processing trauma, religious harm, chronic illness, and the complex effects of ADHD. She also helps those dealing with life changes like pregnancy and childbirth, midlife shifts, and grief related to illness.

Sessions aim to blend short-term problem solving with deeper personal work. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set achievable goals and notice progress. The focus can include attachment issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.

Kristyn practices in Michigan and offers services in English. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that centers each person’s voice and choices.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead, helping the therapist learn what matters most and letting the client set the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so practical strategies can reduce distress and change habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and coping skills to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Many people benefit from mixing approaches to address symptoms and deeper patterns at the same time.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use different tools during sessions, like worksheets, skill practices, and real-time problem solving, to apply what they learn between meetings.