Kirstina Quast , LICSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal connections. It helps people understand attachment needs and build more secure, stable relationships through increased awareness and relational work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches tools to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression by practicing new coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often benefiting those recovering from past traumatic events.

Kirstina approaches choosing a method as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to explore which approach or combination of approaches fits their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life transitions while allowing therapists to deliver evidence-informed interventions and practical supports in ways that suit the individual's routine and comfort.