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.
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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 Email Kirsten Petersen now - (401) 313-4420
Let's Connect (401) 313-4420

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Email me or call with questions - (401) 313-4420
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Rhode Island / MFT00286 Kirsten Petersen
- Attended Pepperdine University, MA, Graduated 2003
- Degree/Diploma from Davidson College BA / 1998
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (401) 313-4420
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Depression
Expertise
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- School Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email 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
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (401) 313-4420
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
501 Wampanoag Trl
Unit 400
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 313-4420Email me
Additional Location
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 313-4420Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Kirsten Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (401) 313-4420