- 25 years experience
- LMSW in Michigan
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kristie
Kristie Pagel-Compagner is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, panic, and the hard parts of life. Her style is calm and straightforward so people can feel heard and start making small changes right away.
She uses practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful, listening space where the person leads the pace. Dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when emotional regulation and tolerating distress are priorities.
Kristie pays attention to how past relationships affect current feelings. She often addresses attachment issues, family of origin wounds, and communication problems in sessions. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, grief, and complicated mood challenges.
Conversations tend to focus on building usable skills and clearer thinking. Kristie will help identify steps a person can try between meetings and talk through what worked and what did not. The work is practical and tailored to each person’s needs.
Her practice is based in Michigan and sessions are conducted in English. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches that translate to online care
Kristie commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and panic going and practicing specific techniques to change them. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening relationship where the person sets the pace and the therapist follows their concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristie will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. The decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice strategies in the settings where problems happen and bring those experiences back to session for review and adjustment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristie often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening first and then building skills people can use day to day.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Kristie has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMSW, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.