Kristen Gennety, LMSW
Kristen Gennety provides compassionate therapy
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Kristen Gennety
Kristen Gennety is a Michigan-licensed therapist with four years of professional experience who works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, depression, ADHD, and a range of life transitions. As an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - she draws on clinical training to tailor care to each person’s strengths and goals, creating an approach that balances practical skills and personal insight.
She emphasizes a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere where humor and individual strengths are valued as part of the healing process. Kristen collaborates with clients to build an open therapeutic space that is flexible to different needs, whether the focus is improving self-esteem, managing grief, addressing trauma and abuse, navigating intimacy and commitment issues, or coping with career and life changes.
Kristen honors each person’s knowledge of their own experience and partners with them toward meaningful change. She recognizes that reaching out for support can be difficult and approaches that first step with appreciation and encouragement, aiming to make the process approachable and supportive from the start.
She emphasizes a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere where humor and individual strengths are valued as part of the healing process. Kristen collaborates with clients to build an open therapeutic space that is flexible to different needs, whether the focus is improving self-esteem, managing grief, addressing trauma and abuse, navigating intimacy and commitment issues, or coping with career and life changes.
Kristen honors each person’s knowledge of their own experience and partners with them toward meaningful change. She recognizes that reaching out for support can be difficult and approaches that first step with appreciation and encouragement, aiming to make the process approachable and supportive from the start.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristen Gennety have?
Kristen Gennety has four years of professional experience.
Is Kristen Gennety a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801118660.
In which languages does Kristen Gennety provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristen Gennety located?
Kristen is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Kristen Gennety as my therapist?
Clients can work with Kristen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristen Gennety work with international clients?
No. Kristen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristen Gennety cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Kristen uses evidence-informed approaches to guide online work and tailors methods to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape present connections, making it a helpful fit for intimacy, abandonment, and family-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own expertise about their life, creating a supportive space to build self-esteem, process grief, or work through depression.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage energy or mobility limits, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively through virtual formats, helping clients access consistent support from wherever they are.