What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Kirsten Petersen
Focus areas
Anxiety
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Individuals
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Art Therapy
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kirsten Petersen
Kirsten Petersen is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, offering compassionate care to those in Rhode Island. With expertise in treating a wide range of issues, Kirsten works with adults, teens, and children, providing both individual and family therapy. She supports clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, using evidence-based approaches to foster emotional healing and personal growth. Kirsten is especially passionate about helping clients through significant life transitions and addressing trauma. She has a deep commitment to supporting military families, having been a military spouse herself. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with women navigating midlife transitions and trauma survivors dealing with PTSD. Her empathetic approach and skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), couples counseling, and family therapy provide clients with the tools they need to overcome obstacles and improve their emotional well-being. For parents, Kirsten offers guidance in managing childhood behavioral issues and supports those in the adoption and foster care community, using family therapy and parenting strategies to create a supportive environment for children.
She also utilizes play therapy to connect with younger children, helping them process emotions and experiences in a safe and creative space. Outside of her clinical work, Kirsten enjoys yoga, walking her dog, reading, and exploring new hobbies like knitting and gardening. Her personal experiences and passions enrich her therapeutic practice, allowing her to connect with clients on a deeper level. Kirsten is proud to serve the Rhode Island community, providing mental health care that is both compassionate and effective.
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Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Office location
Kirsten Petersen, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
NPI number
1538386503
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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How soon can I make an appointment with Kirsten Petersen?
Generally, Kirsten Petersen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kirsten Petersen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kirsten Petersen accepting new patients?
Kirsten Petersen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kirsten Petersen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kirsten Petersen accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kirsten Petersen online?
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What practice does Kirsten Petersen work with?
Kirsten Petersen works with LifeStance Health - Rhode Island.
Where is Kirsten Petersen's office located?
Kirsten Petersen has 2 office locations in Riverside, view full addresses on Kirsten Petersen's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kirsten Petersen?
Kirsten Petersen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kirsten Petersen on their profile.
What languages does Kirsten Petersen speak?
Kirsten Petersen speaks English.