Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, my name is Kristen Kasperek and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. I have 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in individual and group settings. I worked as a Psycho Social Rehabilitation Therapist for quite some time where I became certified in OCD as well as PTSD. I have vast experience working with those who suffer from chronic mental illness including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, depression, and anxiety. I also have a wealth of experience working with those struggling with self-esteem, self-worth, poor relationships, and grief. I enjoy providing support in a variety of ways to my clients to help remind them of how important they are. I currently work with undergraduate and graduate students helping them to discover their true selves through the help of MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory and putting that into play by aiding them in selecting individually appropriate degree programs. I have learned in my years as a Career Counselor that people often stay in ill fitting jobs because they don’t see a way out. I love nothing more than to help someone recognize their passion and guide them towards making it a reality. I enjoy assisting my clients with self discovery, the job search process, as well as resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and negotiation tactics. No matter where you are in your life, I believe you should be doing what you love and I want to help you get there.
My approach is to develop a relaxed, non-threatening, and non-clinical professional relationship with my clients. I recognize that the first step to a better life is often the most difficult. I help my clients with that first step and the path that follows. Together, we develop individualized strategies that produce results and lead to a more fulfilling life.
In terms of my education, I earned my Master’s Degree in Community Counseling with a focus in Mental Illness as well as Career Counseling. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology with a minor in Sociology.
If you are searching for direction, inner peace, or need help getting past an obstacle in your personal or professional life, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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Kristen Kasperek is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Illinois with 14 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both individual and group settings.
She holds professional counseling licenses in Illinois and Nevada and is also a nationally certified counselor. Early in her career she worked as a psycho-social rehabilitation therapist and earned certifications related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Kristen has extensive experience working with chronic mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, and she also supports people struggling with self-esteem, self-worth, difficult relationships, and grief. She works with undergraduate and graduate students to help them explore identity and career direction using tools like the MBTI and the Strong Interest Inventory, then translates those insights into practical steps for choosing suitable degree programs and career paths.
As a career counselor she assists with self-discovery, the job search process, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and negotiation strategies. Her counseling style aims to be relaxed, non-threatening, and professional, helping clients take the often-difficult first step and then building individualized strategies that lead to meaningful change.
Kristen earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling with a focus on mental illness and career counseling, and she holds an undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in sociology. She welcomes the opportunity to work with anyone seeking direction, greater inner peace, or support moving past personal or professional obstacles.
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