Kirstina Quast, LICSW
Empathetic LICSW for trauma and family healing
- Attachment-focused therapy
- Practical problem solving
- Experience with adoption
About Kirstina Quast
Kirstina Quast is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Minnesota with nine years of experience in psychotherapy. She brings a broad background across adult and children’s mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services, which informs a nuanced and practical approach to care.
Kirstina works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression and mood disorders, parenting and blended family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and career or life transition challenges. She has a particular interest in supporting people adjusting to major life changes, healing from trauma, navigating adoption related issues, and processing fertility or end of life concerns.
Her training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TF-CBT - attachment work, adoption competency, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative and experiential methods, and a strengths-based, solution-focused stance. Kirstina describes her style as eclectic and flexible, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and preferences while using creative problem solving and practical strategies to help clients reach their goals.
Kirstina values the courage it takes to seek help and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect and collaboration. She aims to come alongside clients as a supportive partner in their journey toward greater well being and meaningful change.
Kirstina works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression and mood disorders, parenting and blended family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and career or life transition challenges. She has a particular interest in supporting people adjusting to major life changes, healing from trauma, navigating adoption related issues, and processing fertility or end of life concerns.
Her training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - TF-CBT - attachment work, adoption competency, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative and experiential methods, and a strengths-based, solution-focused stance. Kirstina describes her style as eclectic and flexible, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and preferences while using creative problem solving and practical strategies to help clients reach their goals.
Kirstina values the courage it takes to seek help and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect and collaboration. She aims to come alongside clients as a supportive partner in their journey toward greater well being and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kirstina Quast have?
Kirstina Quast has 9 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Is Kirstina Quast a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details are MN LICSW 18277.
In which languages does Kirstina Quast provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kirstina Quast located?
She is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Kirstina Quast as my therapist?
You can work with Kirstina Quast through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kirstina Quast work with international clients?
No. Kirstina Quast does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kirstina Quast cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches to Online Therapy and How They Help
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early connections influence present-day feelings and behaviors. It helps people explore patterns in close relationships, improve communication, and build more secure ways of relating to others.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. It is often used for trauma, abuse, and other experiences that continue to affect daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal oriented, and commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors.
Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirstina collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly, so treatment feels like a shared and evolving plan rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.