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MA, LPC Kristen Kasperek

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Kristen Kasperek is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MA, LPC Years in Practice: 12 State: Illinois

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.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders
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Reviews for Kristen Kasperek

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Kristen has always been professional and respectful. Always has the best advice and has always been available when needed, She has been one of the best supporters.

Dec 15, 2023

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Kristen is an incredibly empathetic and compassionate therapist. She always holds space for me while simultaneously helping me quiet my mind and focus my thoughts.

Dec 05, 2023

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I’ve been working with Kristen for over 4 years now through BetterHelp and she has been essential in my personal care.

May 22, 2023

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Kristen is a life saver, she is always responsive and ready to help

Feb 08, 2023

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Kristen is a very nice and positive person. I always feel better after a session with her.

Feb 08, 2023

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Kristen has been amazing so far.

Nov 01, 2022

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A.M.·Aug 21, 2022

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I must have the best therapist at your place because she is awesome and I cannot imagine a more perfect fit for me.

J.O.·Jul 12, 2022

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Kristen has helped me through some really tough times and she always checks up during the week. She's so approachable and she makes me feel very supported.

M.I.·May 20, 2022

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Kristen is warmhearted, empathetic, and knowledgable.

K.A.·Apr 04, 2022

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Kristen is real and insightful. She tells me things I need to hear and for sure makes me feel like I’m not alone on this journey.

J.O.·Feb 25, 2022

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I was very lucky to find such a supportive therapist.

H.E.·Jan 14, 2022

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Kristen has been really helpful in unpacking some past trauma and working on negative self thoughts. She also is letting me handle my breakup at my own pace and hasn’t made me feel ashamed of not being further along in my feelings about it. She has great availability, is responsive, and really seems to care. I’d highly recommend her.

M.A.·Nov 03, 2021

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Kristen is a supportive and strong listener and guide. I was nervous about therapy, and now I recommend it to lots of friends. I feel better with her on my side.

H.E.·Sep 06, 2021

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With everything going on in my life from last year to this year, Kristen has helped a lot. Whenever I needed someone to talk to she was there and I really appreciate it.

D.E.·May 25, 2021

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She is great. She cares. She makes an effort. I feel safe talking to her.

H.E.·May 06, 2021

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Kristen has been extremely helpful and respective of my issues. She listens so well and always remembers my concerns from week to week, offering excellent and useful advice. I have worked to promote this site with Everytown for Gun Safety as I am so very pleased with the care I have received.

K.E.·Jan 13, 2021

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She’s been my therapist for about a year now. And she’s been nothing but kind, caring and understands my struggles. She is the best.

K.O.·Dec 15, 2020

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Kristen and I have been working together for 2 years now and I can’t say enough good things. We’ve worked through so many of my issues/concerns and I always feel more clarity after talking with her. She’s patient and understanding, but always encourages me to see my full potential. I’m so thankful I get to work with her.

M.A.·Sep 18, 2020

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She's helped me through the hardest, most confusing time in my life. Great listener, able to break everything down in a way that helps me better understand myself, and reliable.

E.M.·Aug 26, 2020

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Kristen is very professional and is a friend like helper that really relates to the human condition. I am very satisfied and luv her dearly for her assistance with my issues!

S.C.·May 27, 2020

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Kristen is truly amazing. I've dealt with several people in a therapeutic setting but, until her, I felt like I was just constantly chasing my tail trying to figure things out. She listens and is very astute and understanding. She also was great at helping me improve my insight and feel more able to manage things with confidence and courage.

P.A.·May 21, 2020

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I saw BetterHelp on an advertisement last year, I was going through a very rough time. Kristen helped tremendously and made it very easy with my busy schedule. I have recommended this app to multiple people who feel the exact same way about this app.

S.O.·Mar 11, 2020

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Kristen is a huge help to my life.

L.A.·Mar 05, 2020

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I have only been working with Kristen for a bit but she is FANTASTIC and so sweet! She really cares and checks up on me often and it means so much to me. I could not have asked for anyone better!

A.L.·Mar 03, 2020

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Great counselor! A++++ I’d highly recommend Kristen, she feels like a friend instead of a counselor. Easy to talk to!

V.I.·Dec 31, 2019

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Kristen is really nice. She always replies on time. She is always there when I need her.

Z.I.·Oct 29, 2019

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Kristen is super sweet and very compassionate. She listens well to my problems and understands that there is a solution to everything. She never makes me feel like I am crazy or like I need to be fixed, which is an issue I've had in the past with other counselors. Rather, she goes out of her way to make me feel comfortable and to go easy on myself.

L.U.·Oct 02, 2019

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Kristen is amazing. I've been working with her for a long time and she's been an amazing source of care and guidance.

L.A.·Jul 01, 2019

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Kristen is compassionate and just "real". She talks to you like you've known her for years. I came to BetterHelp because I needed a non-biased person to talk to about some big forks in the road I have coming up and it's been really nice working with her. She's been a positive coach in my life and has been someone I value talking to about things I couldn't talk about with anyone else. I would definitely recommend her to other people who need a dose of positive friendship, laughter and encouragement in their life.

K.Y.·Jun 10, 2019

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Kristen is incredibly insightful, can cut through the noise and identify the core issue and help you unravel it. I very much recommend her!

J.O.·May 25, 2019

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Kristen is great. She is always checking in and making sure I’m ok. In the short time we’ve been working together I’ve felt much better. I was skeptical of online counseling but Kristen changed my mind!

J.A.·Dec 13, 2018

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I am extremely pleased to have met someone like Kristen. She listens and is honest. That’s something that is difficult to find in a counselor - someone who is upfront about the problem and is able to tell you the truth about the matter. Kristen always reaches out to me to ask how my day is going or to wish me a good weekend, sometimes all you need is someone to say these few words to you to know they care. I am glad to be working with Kristen, she is relatable and understanding.

R.A.·Dec 10, 2018

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Kristen has been very caring and understanding. She has really helped me a lot with my anxiety and dealing with stress. She always makes sure to check in with you and make sure you're doing well, I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

C.A.·Nov 14, 2018

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Kristen always responds to me as quickly as she can and I appreciate all her help! We’ve been working together now for a few weeks and I feel confident in my ability to tell her anything!

K.E.·May 14, 2018

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Kristen is very caring and understanding. She’s been so supportive and checks in regularly. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is going through grief or needing someone to confide in.

R.O.·May 08, 2018

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Kristen has been amazing. I was hesitant at first with online therapy but she has made it so easy to open up. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is wanting to work through their issues.

S.A.·Mar 28, 2018

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Kristen Kasperek is calm and conscientious therapist. I feel as though I am sitting in a room with her and we are talking one-on-one. She provides me with helpful tools to solve my problems.

M.A.·Mar 20, 2018

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Kristen is thoughtful, experienced and deeply skilled. She does a great job listening, providing new insight and responding in a timely manner. I love working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow personally in life, love and career.

G.A.·Feb 19, 2018

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Kristen has been incredibly comforting in a time that I'm feeling a little lost or confused about certain situations in my life. I can't thank her enough for letting me vent and reaching out to me to keep up consistency in communication, which I think is very important. It's invaluable to have someone that you feel that you can reach out to at anytime without judgement.

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I signed up for online counseling during a very chaotic period in my life. i've only been speaking to Kristen for a bit, but she has been very helpful and patient with me even when i feel like i'm being manic. She will check up on me and doesn't mind when I'm messaging her basically... all the time. She helps me to see past my present and to the future, and how to move on to that future, and for that I am very grateful! She's cool, you'll be lucky to have her.

Y.E.·Dec 13, 2017

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Kristen is an amazing therapist. Having tried another online service before coming to BetterHelp, my expectations were, well, a little jaded. I’ve only been working with her for less than two months (I think?) but I’ve never felt more empowered—or grateful for therapy’s role in my life. She’s an incredible listener and is SO good about reaching out to me and not just waiting for me to message her in crisis mode. I have a medically fragile daughter and tend to be somewhat inconsistent with the timeliness of my responses but I truly feel that Kristen is invested in helping me mold the best possible life for myself. If you’re lucky enough to end up working with Kristen, you will see exactly how beneficial a good therapist can be. She’s a game changer and a true asset to BetterHelp.

C.O.·Dec 03, 2017

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Kristen always gives great guidance during uneasy times.

K.A.·Aug 04, 2017

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Kristen has been phenomenal in listening to me my concerns, and really alleviating the kinds of self-doubt I had about myself and my situation. She really has a way of reaching you, and does very well at recognizing what's bothering you. She immediately begins to move the ball forward on healing. If you ever get Kristen, you really won't be let down.

S.T.·Jul 28, 2017

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Kristen Kasperek offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.