Kirsten Hendershot

You can know that something in your life is not working and still feel unsure how to change it. Maybe substance use has become harder to control, food or body image is taking up too much mental space, trauma continues to affect how safe you feel, or questions about identity and belonging are creating stress in your relationships or within yourself. I provide virtual therapy in Wyoming for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families, with a focus on substance use and addiction, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, identity concerns, and transgender issues. I also support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, anger, family conflict, relationship concerns, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic health conditions, and life stress when those experiences are part of the bigger picture. With more than 30 years of experience, my goal is to offer a space where you can be honest about what is happening, feel respected for who you are, and begin making changes that feel realistic and sustainable.

I don’t believe therapy should force you into a single way of understanding yourself. We’ll look at the experiences, relationships, emotions, behaviors, and patterns that may be shaping what you are going through now, then decide together what would actually be useful. Substance use, eating concerns, trauma, or identity questions may be what first brings you in, while anxiety, depression, family dynamics, grief, or relationship stress may add important layers. Depending on your needs, I may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to examine thought and behavior patterns, Trauma-Focused CBT when difficult experiences continue affecting the present, and Attachment-Based, Relational, and Emotion-Focused approaches to better understand how you connect with yourself and others. I also draw from Strength-Based and Positive Psychology approaches, experiential work, and family-based strategies when they fit the situation. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change usually comes from understanding yourself better, not judging yourself harder.

You can expect me to be direct, open-minded, and human. I want therapy to feel safe enough for difficult conversations without making every session feel heavy. During our first few sessions, we’ll talk about what brought you in, what has been most difficult lately, what you have already tried, and what you would genuinely like to be different. Together, we’ll create goals and decide where it makes sense to begin. I’ll ask questions, offer feedback, and bring humor into the room when it feels natural and helpful. Progress may look like developing a healthier relationship with substances or food, feeling less controlled by trauma, becoming more secure in your identity, managing anxiety or depression more effectively, strengthening family or romantic relationships, or responding to stress and intense emotions in ways that feel more aligned with who you want to be. My hope is that therapy gives you a place to feel understood while building greater confidence in your ability to handle what comes next.