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Hello, I’m Kjersti, and I offer telehealth therapy for adults and older adults struggling with the inevitabilities of our human condition. A diagnosis. A loss. Or perhaps the subtle erosion of a chronic condition that moves slowly enough that you don’t notice until the weight becomes undeniable. If you are carrying anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, or the uncertainty of a serious illness or life transition, I want you to know that your story isn't over. These experiences often invite deeper questions about identity, values, and purpose. What still matters to you is a great place to begin therapy.
My graduate training in sociomedical sciences and career in public health influence my perspective on the effectiveness of behavioral approaches favored by the health care community, as well as their limitation when addressing existential concerns. Clinical work with adults in chronic care, substance use treatment and community health settings has evolved my practice of integrating evidence-based methods within an Existential-Humanistic framework. I am inspired by Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, which affirms the will to find meaning in any circumstance. On a more personal level, partnering with my mother during her journey with dementia profoundly deepened my understanding of aging, existential anxiety, loss, resilience, and the enduring human freedom to live a meaningful life.