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ND Psychologist 527

Dr. Kirsten Williams, ND Psychologist 527

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNorth Dakota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kirsten

Dr. Kirsten Williams brings a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to therapy, combining a compassionate stance with clear, goal-oriented guidance.

Background and approach

With 16 years of professional experience as a licensed psychologist in North Dakota, she works with adults facing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to self-esteem, career, sleep, and eating.

She also attends to needs connected to LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and parenting difficulties. Her practice includes additional focus areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, obsessive and compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and phobia, women’s issues, and young adult issues.

Dr. Williams describes her style as gentle and compassionate while remaining straightforward when helping clients identify goals and make practical changes.

Prospective clients can expect a partnership that emphasizes growth, tangible progress, and personalized planning tailored to their circumstances. She provides services in English and offers several online session formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Online Care



Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on practical skills and restructuring thought patterns. Cognitive-based techniques help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood and daily functioning. Behavioral strategies emphasize building routines, improving sleep and eating habits, and breaking cycles that sustain symptoms such as compulsions or addictive behaviors.

For trauma-related concerns and difficult emotions, approaches that integrate processing with stabilization techniques can be useful; these methods combine skills to manage distress with gradual work on traumatic memories and related symptoms. Each of these approaches is chosen to match the client’s presenting issues and readiness for change rather than applied uniformly.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and life context and then tailor techniques and pacing accordingly. Clients are invited to give feedback so that the plan can be adjusted over time to better fit changing needs.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to continue regular sessions, practice skills between appointments, and maintain continuity of care while accommodating different communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Williams commonly address?
She helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, sleep and eating issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and evidence-informed, with an emphasis on being gentle and compassionate while also offering straightforward guidance to help clients reach their goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience working as a psychologist in clinical settings and with diverse presenting concerns.
Where is her practice located and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in North Dakota and holds the credential ND Psychologist 527.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Dakota

Languages

English

About

Dr. Kirsten Williams is an ND Psychologist 527 practicing in North Dakota, not currently accepting new clients.