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Kirstina Quast, LICSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kirstina

Kirstina Quast is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, depression, bipolar disorder, career stressors, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings a background in adult and children's mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services to her work, and she has particular interest in adoption-related challenges, attachment concerns, and end-of-life and hospice support. Her approach blends practical problem solving with creative, person-centered care.

She draws from evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and EMDR alongside attachment-based and motivational techniques to match interventions to each person’s situation and strengths. Kirstina emphasizes collaboration and respects clients as experts in their own lives, adapting style and tools to meet individual needs.

With nine years of clinical experience, Kirstina focuses on helping clients navigate transitions, process trauma and loss, and build coping strategies that fit daily life. She aims to combine empathic listening with actionable strategies so people can move toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Attachment-based work focuses on understanding relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections; this approach often helps with attachment concerns, family dynamics, and relational insecurity by exploring patterns in a supportive way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more adaptive patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical symptom management. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and their emotional impact through guided protocols, and it is often used for trauma and abuse-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting over time so the work aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access a licensed professional from home or work, supporting continuity of care and practical integration of strategies into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Kirstina works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, depression, bipolar disorder, career stress, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The therapist uses an eclectic, client-centered style that combines practical problem solving with creative strategies, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and preferences.
What clinical experience does the therapist bring?
She has nine years of experience working across adult and children’s mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Kirstina is a licensed independent clinical social worker with credential MN LICSW 18277 and practices in Minnesota.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English

What Kirstina can help with

Kirstina Quast works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Kirstina works with people with concerns including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and blended family dynamics.

How Kirstina approaches therapy

Kirstina's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kirstina is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 9 years of clinical experience.