Kirsten Ellingsen is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, and Spirituality. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am dedicated to enhancing the health, development, and positive functioning of children, adolescents, and young adults. I also support pregnant & postpartum mothers. My goal is to provide informed, strengths-based, research supported, and compassionate treatment. I work with families to improve wellbeing and positive functioning of children by promoting strong parent-child relationships and better management of stress, anxiety, behavior, and emotions. The goal is to identify challenges and obstacles to optimal functioning, build skills, teach effective coping strategies, and increase knowledge and full engagement in daily life. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy. I have advanced training as early childhood pediatric psychologist, and work with ages birth-19 years. My primary focus areas are autism, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, and giftedness (particularly twice exceptional children/teens), and supporting perinatal wellness for new mothers. I have b