Kirstin Davis , LMSW

Kirstin Davis is a Michigan-based therapist with 12 years of experience working with people across the lifespan, including adolescents and adults in neuropsychology settings. She previously worked in Texas with NFL players who sustained traumatic brain injuries, bringing practical experience with trauma, brain injury recovery, and complex medical-psychological concerns to her practice. As a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW - she combines clinical training with a collaborative, client-centered approach to help clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem challenges, addictions, family concerns, and other life changes.

She values listening to each person’s story and approaching problems from new angles, meeting clients where they are without judgment. Her style emphasizes partnership rather than directive advice - she helps clients explore who they are and what they want, then supports progress toward those goals. She also enjoys serving as a role model for adolescents and guiding young people through developmental and emotional transitions.

Kirstin is in her early thirties and takes mental health work seriously. She is open about her preference for non-video session formats; she will conduct video sessions in some cases, often for initial meetings, but typically favors other session types because she travels frequently. Prospective clients should select her only if they are comfortable with this arrangement.

Approaches and Online Care for Trauma and Life Change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective. The therapist provides empathetic support, helps clients identify their strengths, and works alongside them to set and pursue personal goals - useful for issues like relationship strain, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the emotional and behavioral impacts of traumatic events, including brain injury-related challenges. It offers strategies to process difficult experiences and build coping skills for daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirstin collaborates with each client to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and greater access to care. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, travel, or family commitments and to choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.