- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Direct practical tools
About Kristin
Kristin Agnew, LCSW, helps people work through stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports clients facing life changes and moments when motivation feels low. Kristin speaks directly and kindly, focusing on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She builds on each person's strengths and life experience. Kristin treats clients as the experts of their own stories and works alongside them to find what fits. Sessions often include setting small goals, practicing communication skills, and naming patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Kristin has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. Her background has included supporting people with attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and sexuality concerns. This range helps her adapt to different problems and life stages.
In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. She helps clients try practical strategies and then adjusts them based on what actually helps. Parents and caregivers looking for support with family stress will find her approach straightforward and goal oriented.
Therapy starts with a short conversation about current concerns and goals. Kristin encourages small, achievable changes and uses regular check-ins to track progress. She asks clients to bring one or two goals to early sessions so work can begin right away.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Kristin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and worry. Another common thread is working on communication skills and boundaries so people can reduce family conflict and feel more effective in relationships.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and try different strategies until something fits. Kristin looks for approaches that match daily life and personal preferences rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when that works better. It can also let people focus on talk and skill practice without needing extra time away from work or home, but check available formats first to plan what will work best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristin help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, and guilt or shame.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps clients set small goals, practices communication skills, and adjusts strategies based on what works.
How much experience does she have?
Kristin has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people with mood concerns and family-related stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.