Kristen Kasperek

Kristen Kasperek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Illinois with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and eating and sleep difficulties. Kristen aims to create a calm, non-threatening atmosphere so people can take that first step toward change.

She uses practical, individualized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all plans. Sessions often include goal-setting and clear steps people can try between visits. Kristen also brings career counseling experience, helping people explore interests, prepare resumes, and practice interviews when work and purpose are part of the concern.

Her background includes work in mental health settings supporting people with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and long-term psychiatric illness. That range shaped a style that is steady, direct, and focused on small, sustainable changes. Kristen draws on assessment tools like personality and interest inventories when career questions arise.

When eating or body image issues are part of the work, she aims to address the thoughts and daily habits that keep patterns stuck. For relationship and intimacy concerns she helps people clarify needs and set healthier boundaries. For grief and loss she offers space to process painful emotions while rebuilding routine and meaning.

Kristen invites people who want practical help and clear steps. She works with adults across life stages and supports those balancing school, work, and caring responsibilities. If you want guidance toward more satisfying work, calmer days, or healthier eating patterns, she can help you plan next steps.

How CBT and Practical Counseling Work Online

Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps break unhelpful thinking patterns and builds step-by-step behavior changes useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and eating-related habits.

She also applies practical career counseling methods when work or school is part of the problem. That work includes identifying interests, reviewing job search materials, and practicing interview skills to make career transitions more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kristen will discuss what methods seem likely to help based on your goals and preferences. Together you can try different strategies and adjust the plan as you learn what works best for you.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let clients use quieter surroundings, avoid lengthy commutes, or join from a convenient location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in an online setting, keeping the focus on practical change rather than on the session format itself.