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Founded in 2023, Daybreak Counseling focuses on holistic, trauma-informed, client-centered therapy and medication services for children and adults. Daybreak was started with the goal of wanting to have a safe, accessible, and supportive space for people to work on their personal growth and bettering their mental health.
She has experience in a variety of settings, including residential, community based, outpatient, school based, and private practice. Kirsten has enjoyed the opportunity to work with a variety of people with a variety of needs. She is certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and uses a variety of evidence-based therapy models in a tailored way as appropriate to each client. She has training and experience with the following types of therapy:
◊ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
◊ Brainspotting (Phases 1 and 2 trained)
◊ EFT (emotions focused therapy)
◊ TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention)
◊ DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
◊ ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
◊ CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
◊ Mindfulness
◊ Play Therapy
◊ Others, too!
“I believe you are the ultimate expert in your life and have the potential for healing within you already. Within a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment (sprinkled with a little humor), we can work together to help you meet the goals you have set for yourself. Whether this is your first time, or you've had therapy before, I welcome you in taking this step towards taking good care of you.”
-Kirsten B. Owner and Therapist, LISW
◊ Trauma
◊ Stress and Adjustment
◊ Grief and Loss
◊ Anxiety
◊ Depression
◊ Mood Disorders
◊ Relationships
Kirsten, the owner and therapist of Daybreak, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Iowa and uses an integrated approach to assist in a variety of areas including but not limited to:
Outside of Daybreak Counseling, Kirsten is a married mom to three boys: two dogs and one human. In her free time, she and her family are usually found playing, watching Disney movies, cooking, traveling, adventuring around Des Moines at parks and Farmer’s Markets, and cheering on the Cyclones and Packers in football! Her favorite ways to practice self-care are to exercise, drink coffee, listen to music (and sing badly to it), watch tv, eat, and spend time with family and friends!
Kirsten@daybreakcounselinginc.com
515.650.2627 (text/call)
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