Kristen Ayers, LISW

Kristen Ayers is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting older adults and their families through aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and the emotional challenges that can accompany major life transitions. Common issues addressed in her practice include anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, relationship and family conflicts, compassion fatigue, and difficulties with self-esteem and life purpose.

Her style of counseling is interactive and collaborative. She often assigns reflective tasks between sessions to encourage ongoing insight and progress, and she integrates psychoeducation so clients gain a clearer understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. Clinically she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and immediate steps forward, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and coping skills.

Kristen aims to offer a nonjudgmental space for people who are ready to engage actively in their care and explore change. She holds the LISW credential - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and provides services to clients in Ohio. Please note she is currently experiencing technical issues with the video chat option and hopes to restore that service soon.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristen integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients build practical skills and make measurable changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches concrete strategies for shifting those patterns - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on strengths and small, achievable steps to move toward desired outcomes - it can be especially useful for coping with life changes and improving day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify personal values and strengthen motivation for change, a collaborative method that supports commitment and behavioral shifts in areas like self-care and caregiving decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, and busy schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in remote formats to support ongoing therapy and access to consistent support.