I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a combined 18 years experience as a teacher and therapist. I believe that individuals are the experts regarding their own lives. Sometimes shame and guilt along with skewed perceptions of self can be barriers to living a happier, healthier life. I encourage people to practice vulnerability in a safe, validating space to explore issues that are holding them back from functioning the way they would like.
Through a person centered, holistic approach incorporating mindfulness, solution focused therapy, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing I guide clients through discovering their strengths and deconstructing patterns that may be holding them back from the life they deserve. Life changes, depression, anxiety and trauma among other things can cloud people's futures. Working together we can clear the way to feeling better.
I look forward to connecting with you !
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
RelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kirsten Arebalos. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kirsten has done a great job of providing a safe space for me to sound out my concerns and struggles with non-judgement and asks me insightful questions to help gain further clarity towards my goals. When asked, she’s provided me with gentle but clear feedback and suggestions to help me implement the things that were discussed in our sessions.
I feel like she’s done a really great job and it has been really easy speaking with her.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Literally so far she’s been amazing, listens intensely and believes in me so much so. I feel like every session I grow a little more
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kirsten is an expert in what she does. Offers wonderful support and tools for her clients. I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
I always feel heard and seen.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
I've been working with Kristen for a few months now and I would absolutely recommend her to others. She is kind, thoughtful, professional - I have gained some very interesting perspectives from her. I've been working a lot on my own confidence and self-love, she's been fantastic for me.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
She is smart, insightful and compassionate. Gets to the root and offers various methods of working on the issue.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties
Kristin is an amazing therapist! She is calm and composed and a great listener.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is a good therapist. She listens and is not judgemental
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kirsten is such an amazing therapist. She’s very kind and makes me feel very comfortable during our sessions. Kirsten genuinely cares, listens and wants to help you with what you’re dealing with and working through. Kirsten has helped me so much and I’m grateful to have her as a therapist.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kirsten was very timely and responsive. She was very helpful. Would recommend!
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
I especially like that she listened, and i didn't feel like i was being judged . She respected my point of view and offered me good feedback to help reduce my anxiety at work.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and career difficulties
Kirsten is great and has really helped me work through some difficult issues.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kristen is so sweet, patient, calm, and reassuring. She listens so well and offers practical strategies to apply in day to day situations. I’m so thankful I was connected with Kristen! She truly has been a blessing in my journey to healing and becoming my best self!
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristen is amazing to talk to. She has helped me cope with my issues and has been a great therapist all around.
Written on Oct 21, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She is insightful, patient, and kind. I always feel like I leave her sessions being heard and understood. I have ADHD so my topics of conversation and stream of thought shift and change rapidly and I always feel like Kirsten can follow and get every point. I also feel like I have an "Aha" moment every time we talk.
Written on Oct 15, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
Very professional, passionate and caring.. lostems carefully snd try her best to help.. she is the best therapist I met by far!
Written on Sep 16, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Kirsten has done an excellent job of building rapport and helping me through a number of challenges. I’m much better off having worked with Kirsten.
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the outstanding support I’ve been receiving from Kirsten through our online sessions. From the moment I started this journey, I felt heard, understood, and supported in ways I never thought possible.
Kirsten is an absolute gem. Her expertise, empathy, and professionalism shine brightly in every session. She offers a safe and non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable sharing my deepest thoughts and emotions.
What sets Kirsten apart is her ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and provide practical tools and strategies. She has not only helped me gain a better understanding of myself but also equipped me with the tools to manage stress, anxiety, and personal growth effectively.
The online platform never felt like a barrier to our connection. She adapted seamlessly to the virtual environment, making every session just as impactful as in-person meetings.
I can confidently say that my life has improved significantly since starting therapy. If you’re seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend Kirsten.
Thank you for making a positive difference in my life!
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kirsten has been so so helpful in navigating some really challenging things going on in my life. She is a wonderful listener and gives sound, helpful feedback. She's even gone out of her way to check in on me outside of our sessions. Feeling very thankful for her!
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Kristen checks in on me on a regular basis and listens to my concerns
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kristen has been such a great source of help so far. She listens to me and gives me really good advice on how to deal with my issues. I'm glad I got her as a therapist.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is very good at listening
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I started sessions with Kristen when I was in a very challenging time of my life and hit rock bottom. I knew I needed to make huge changes but I didn’t know where to begin. She offered me a safe, non-judgemental, supportive space over many months allowing me to rebuild my life, confidence and connections, and forgive myself and understand the decisions I made with the circumstances I faced. I’ve found time with her extremely valuable.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and intimacy-related issues
She is so sharp, and in point with questions and guidance, that I would be short in words to describe how good she is.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Kristen has done a really great job of listening and making me feel comfortable. I feel like she really cares how I am doing and it means a lot when she checks up on me and keeps me accountable towards my goals.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten is a wonderful therapist who has helped me work through a range of issues. She is warm, funny, and professional, and always understands exactly where I’m coming from. Each session she gently guides me towards developing greater self-awareness and practising adaptations that are genuinely helpful in my everyday life. I am so thankful to have been paired with Kirsten as she has been invaluable in helping me to adapt my patterns of thinking and learn practical ways to improve my mental well-being and my close relationships.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is very understanding, professional and kind. I always have motivation after our sessions. Also she creates a safe space in our communication. Kirsten is helping me a lot, and I see the progress and improvement.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kirsten is such a wonderful listener and I can tell how experienced she is. She supports my growth with thoughtful questions and actions to focus on for the week. She's offers a stability in my week I truly need.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapist, big help!
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kirsten has been incredibly supportive and understanding. She makes me feel comfortable enough to be my authentic self, and that's been unbelievably helpful for my self worth and progressing in my mental health journey.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I highly recommend Kirsten! She’s helped me through some difficult spots and she continues to help when I need it the most
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
In the short time I have been working with Kirsten she has provided me with a variety of tools that help me feel more grounded and centered. My anxiety has decreased a great deal since we have been working together. It's been such a positive experience that I have already recommended BetterHelp to a number of friends. I feel very fortunate to be paired with a therapist that I really resonate with.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
What makes Kirsten stand out for me is her absolute warmth, compassion and empathy. She really, truly cares and roots for you. She made me feel absolutely at ease while I sorted through my messy feelings out loud (and cried one too many times). She isn't one to be pushy or to 'force' anything out of you; instead she gently guides you and gives you a lot to think about. For those who are venturing into this 'scary' therapy space for the very first time, Kirsten will make you feel at ease with her calm presence. I highly recommend her! :)
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really enjoy my time talking with Kirsten and feel like I've made so much progress in my own personal thinking and feeling. Kirsten is such a warm presence which really allows me to open up. She lets me talk as much as I need and always has insightful questions and things for me to practice throughout the week. I'm so grateful for her.
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very knowledgeable, comforting, and helpful; I've learned a bunch after only a few sessions
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
All good things! She is supportive and knowledgeable! I answered oposite for one of the questions so disregard that.
Written on Aug 07, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kirsten has been a tremendous help during my time of healing and growth. She helped me in different areas of my life for the last three months. I high recommend her
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Nothing but praise for Kirsten! I feel completely at ease with her during our sessions, and I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of her assistance and therapeutic expertise!
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
My experience has been very positive and I am making progress.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Her methods for helping my unhealthy cycles of productivity started helping immediately. Its still going to be process for me to stick with it, but it completely changed the game
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I find Kirsten to be a great listener. I feel like she lets me truly speak about my issues and then always seems to have a great follow up question or response that keeps the conversation productive and helps keep me on topic.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have started therapy at a very difficult time in my life with so many things going on and Kirsten makes me feel heard and helps me to talk it out during our sessions and guides me to see things from a different perspective. She makes me feel comfortable and able to open up about everything im going through. Im so grateful for our chats each week
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is very patient and understanding in the issues that I am dealing with. She offers suggestions on how to handle/deal with the issues. She is very nice with a supportive attuttude.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and anger management
So far we have established a rapport.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
We're having only our 3rd session today, but I feel like we've gotten off to a really good start with our first 2 sessions.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
She's really helped me rediscover how to be myself, in the face of my fears. I don't know where I would be without her help.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kirsten is the most amazing therapist I have ever had. She listens to me, respects me and makes me feel so whole. I look forward to therapy every single week.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have really enjoyed working with Kirsten. She has a kind and approachable demeanor, which I find very important in developing a therapeutic relationship. Kirsten is a great listener and is helpful in holding space and understanding some of the blocks and barriers I have struggled to identify on my own. I highly recommend working with Kirsten.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Kirsten for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I always feel better after my sessions with Kirsten. She is caring and a very calming presence. She is helping me to come to realisations about myself and I feel very lucky to have her as my therapist!
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Kirsten is an excellent therapist and helped me get through an incredibly frustrating time. She continues to help me through our weekly calls, and I know I can depend on her always being a message away when things get tough again. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Kirsten!
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Kristen has helped me understand me as a whole and deal with a lot of issues that come up in my life!
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kirsten is an amazing therapist! She is kind and asks great leading questions to get the root of issues. She also has many tools and tips she shared each week and homework for that helped in day to day situations.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Kirsten for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Helped me in a way I couldn’t put in words
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Kirsten for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coaching
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