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Kirstina Quast, LICSW

Minnesota LICSW specializing in trauma recovery
  • Trauma informed care
  • EMDR and TF-CBT
  • Family and parenting support

About Kirstina Quast

Kirstina Quast is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with nine years of experience in psychotherapy. Her professional background includes work across adult and children’s mental health, residential treatment, child welfare, and adoption and foster care services, giving her a broad perspective on clinical and social service systems.

Kirstina supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and mood disorders, parenting and blended family dynamics, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and domestic violence, infertility and adoption-related challenges, and career or life transition stressors. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment and family of origin matters, caregiver stress, end-of-life and hospice concerns, and forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

Her clinical training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and adoption competency and attachment-focused work. She also draws on an array of therapeutic methods such as attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Kirstina uses an eclectic and flexible style that emphasizes the person’s expertise in their own life while offering creative problem solving and practical strategies to help reach goals. She approaches each case with a strengths-based, solution-oriented mindset and aims to support people as they navigate healing, adjustment, and change.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kirstina Quast have?

Kirstina Quast has nine years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Is Kirstina Quast a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details: MN LICSW 18277.

In which languages does Kirstina Quast provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kirstina Quast located?

She is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Kirstina Quast as my therapist?

You can work with Kirstina Quast through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kirstina Quast work with international clients?

Kirstina Quast does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kirstina Quast cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider remote therapy when balancing busy schedules or when in-person visits are difficult to arrange. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, online therapy can offer a practical and accessible route to consistent support.



One clear advantage is flexibility - individuals can choose the mode of communication that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into daily life.



Licensed professionals deliver remote care, and people may switch therapists if they want a different fit. For many, online therapy provides a convenient way to access therapeutic tools, processing, and collaborative problem solving from their everyday settings.

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