Kristyn VanderZouwen , LMSW

Kristyn VanderZouwen listens for the stories that shape a person's life and helps them decide which threads to keep and which to set aside. With a gentle, nonjudgmental approach, she supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and the challenges of life transitions. Her work includes supporting survivors of sexual assault, individuals healing from religious wounds, and those coping with illness, identity questions, and complicated grief.

Kristyn practices as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), bringing three years of clinical experience to her practice. She blends practical skills with compassionate presence, helping people navigate panic, trauma, attachment concerns, and issues such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Her focus also extends to life-purpose questions, midlife challenges, and the specific needs of veterans and parents facing pregnancy or postpartum changes.

People who connect with Kristyn find a space to recover a clearer sense of self, voice, and agency. Whether someone arrives with a named diagnosis or a quiet sense that something needs attention, she collaborates to identify goals and build manageable strategies. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are and guiding them toward meaningful, realistic change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristyn integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard as they explore values, identity, and life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or impulsivity interfere with daily life. Together these approaches are used in a collaborative way - Kristyn will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kristyn is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without extensive travel, and they allow therapy to be integrated into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.