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Kirsten Guiliano

Compassionate, experienced therapy for life transitions

About Kirsten

Kirsten Guiliano offers supportive, personalized care for adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. With a direct focus on practical coping and emotional understanding, she helps clients explore patterns that contribute to distress and develop strategies to increase resilience and self-compassion.

Background and approach

Kirsten emphasizes respectful, sensitive interactions and adapts conversations and care plans to each person’s needs. Licensed to practice in Florida and Illinois, she brings 10 years of clinical experience to her work and maintains a collaborative stance that invites clients to set goals and move at a comfortable pace.

Her additional interests include attachment difficulties, communication challenges, divorce and separation, forgiveness, shame and guilt, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, narcissism, panic attacks, self-love, and issues commonly faced by young adults. Kirsten aims to empower clients to take courageous steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life while tailoring interventions to what each individual finds most meaningful.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on understanding thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns to create practical change. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach skills to manage anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms through structured exercises and coping strategies. Attachment-focused work addresses how early relationship patterns affect current communication and intimacy, supporting clients who struggle with connection, boundaries, or repeated relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore symptoms, goals, and preferences and then tailor techniques that fit the person’s life and values. Together they will monitor progress and adjust the plan so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use shorter check-ins or more in-depth conversations when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based methods to these formats while supporting clients toward clearer coping, improved communication, and greater emotional balance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, along with related topics such as attachment issues, panic attacks, and life purpose.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and tailored to each client, focusing on respectful, sensitive dialogue and practical strategies that fit individual needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is licensed in Florida and holds Illinois licensure as well, with the Florida LMHC number MH25152 and Illinois LCPC number 180011734.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their scheduling and communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.