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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Kirsten Petersen

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
501 Wampanoag Trl, Unit 400, Riverside, RI 02915
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (401) 313-4420
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Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Kirsten Petersen is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, offering compassionate care to those in Rhode Island. With expertise in treating a wide range of issues, Kirsten works with adults, teens, and children, providing both individual and family therapy. She supports clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, using evidence-based approaches to foster emotional healing and personal growth. Kirsten is especially passionate about helping clients through significant life transitions and addressing trauma.
She has a deep commitment to supporting military families, having been a military spouse herself. Her empathetic approach and skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), couples counseling, and family therapy provide clients with the tools they need to overcome obstacles and improve their emotional well-being.
For parents, Kirsten offers guidance in managing childhood behavioral issues and supports those in the adoption and foster care community, using family therapy and parenting strategies to create a supportive environment for children.
Take the first step to help. Call or Kirsten Petersen now - (401) 313-4420

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

501 Wampanoag Trl

Unit 400

Riverside, RI 02915 map

(401) 313-4420

Barrington, RI 02806

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Kirsten Petersen
Let's Connect (401) 313-4420
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

501 Wampanoag Trl

Unit 400

Riverside, RI 02915 map

(401) 313-4420

Barrington, RI 02806

Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Kirsten Petersen

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • Tufts
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We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (401) 313-4420
"
We accept many major insurance plans. If you dont see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
or call with questions - (401) 313-4420

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Rhode Island / MFT00286 Kirsten Petersen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Pepperdine University, MA, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Davidson College BA / 1998
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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 313-4420
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (401) 313-4420

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • School Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (401) 313-4420
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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (401) 313-4420

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Toddler
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
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Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (401) 313-4420
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (401) 313-4420

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

501 Wampanoag Trl

Unit 400

Riverside, RI 02915

(401) 313-4420

Additional Location

Barrington, RI 02806

(401) 313-4420
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (401) 313-4420
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Kirsten Petersen, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (401) 313-4420