Kristen Kasperek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 14 years of experience.
01About Kristen
Kristen Kasperek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 14 years of experience. She centers her work on helping people move past obstacles and find clearer direction in life. Kristen speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
Her background includes community counseling with a focus on mental illness and career counseling. That experience shaped how she helps with mood concerns, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Background and approach
She also guides people through grief, problems with sleep and eating, and intimacy-related struggles. Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into manageable parts. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what works better.
Sessions often involve setting small goals and practicing new skills between meetings. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, body image concerns, and caregiver stress. Kristen offers practical help for career questions too, including job search planning, resume and cover letter feedback, and interview preparation.
Her style is relaxed and non-threatening. Kristen aims to build a straightforward working relationship where clients feel understood and ready to take the next step. She works collaboratively to create individualized strategies that aim to produce real change and greater satisfaction in day-to-day life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.013832 · expires March 2027
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP5831-R · expires January 2028
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH 61579626 · expires October 2026
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C9469 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1477859049 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kristen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Kristen names
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04Online support
How CBT and practical skills work online
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can test changes and track results, which is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns.She pairs that work with goal-focused coaching for career and life transitions. That typically involves setting clear steps, practicing communication or job-search tasks, and reviewing progress together. For trauma and grief she combines careful pacing with skills to manage strong emotions and improve daily routines.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kristen will listen to goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to use and how fast to move.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face without travel. Phone can be a simpler option with less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and skill practice easier between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules and different daily routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Kristen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, grief, trauma and many related issues such as sleep or eating problems and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and straightforward. She focuses on practical steps, short-term goals, and skill-building using a collaborative approach.
What is her professional background?
Kristen has 14 years of experience and holds a master’s degree in community counseling with a focus on mental illness and career counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kristen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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