Kristen Dewberry , LCSW

Kristen Dewberry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience supporting individuals and groups through life transitions and mental health challenges. Before becoming a social worker, she practiced as a certified and licensed recreational therapist, bringing creative and expressive techniques into clinical work to help clients access new ways of coping and growth.

Her style is warm, genuine, and often marked by a sense of humor, which she uses alongside evidence-informed practices to make sessions feel approachable and effective. Kristen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting and motherhood issues, ADHD, relationship and workplace challenges, anger, depression, and self-esteem. She also addresses specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, postpartum concerns, and life purpose exploration.

Kristen emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered process that respects each person’s strengths and goals. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in assessment, therapy, and care coordination - she combines practical strategies with mindful awareness to support meaningful change. Her background in recreational therapy allows her to incorporate expressive and experiential methods when they fit a client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kristen draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to tailor online work to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where a therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, making it a strong choice for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that complement other approaches and can help with emotional regulation, stress, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Kristen works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances. Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing work to continue around schedules, geographic limits, and daily responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care.