Kristen Lepsik, LISW — Therapist in Ohio

Hi there, I'm Kristen!

I help children and adults navigate mood challenges, trauma, attention barriers, and life transitions. Drawing on multiple therapeutic approaches, I tailor treatment to what brings you relief. There are many paths to healing, and we'll find yours together.

My focus

I have typically seen mood disorders like depression/anxiety, trauma therapy (EMDR-basic certification held), Attention/concentration barriers, adjustment barriers, impulse control, and stress-related issues. I am comfortable with these and have treated multiple clients.

My approach

I build a comfortable connection where we decide on goals and find resolutions together. I use a variety of approaches and enjoy discovering what works uniquely for each client and their loved ones. We'll discuss what feels best for you.

My communication style

I like to create as much of a calm space as possible for clients to feel prepared to share their story and collaborate to find relief. I like to find alternative ways to cope with daily distress and past/present barriers. I want you/your child to feel comfortable and have your feelings validated.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm drawn to this work because it's rewarding to see changes empower people to thrive. I started facilitating group therapy with adults, then moved to community therapy with children. Now I run groups and individual therapy with students from preschool through eighth grade.

My goals for you

We'll identify the barriers you face and what meeting them will look like. I keep it simple by focusing on two to three short-term goals at a time so you feel successful and confident. We'll check in every few months and adjust as needed. Your input shapes our work.

Our first session

The first session is an assessment where we explore what brings you to therapy and what you're facing. We'll discuss your stressors, symptoms, coping strategies, session preferences, who to involve, and meeting frequency. My goal is for you to feel comfortable returning.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Youngstown State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristen Lepsik