Kersten Borer

Kersten Borer is a licensed mental health practitioner with 25 years of experience supporting people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, or depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He aims to create straightforward, practical conversations that help people begin to feel more in control.

Kersten adapts the pace and focus of sessions to match what each person needs. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on real-life problems such as difficulty coping with cravings, repair after betrayal, or managing shame and isolation.

Many people come for help with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin concerns. Kersten also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, first responder stress, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Adoption and foster care concerns are included among the areas he attends to when relevant.

Over his career he has worked across a range of settings and with diverse life experiences. That background informs a practical style that balances listening with action and planning. He works together with clients to set clear, realistic goals and to track progress along the way.

If you are nervous about starting, Kersten makes space for that feeling and helps people move forward one step at a time. He guides the early sessions toward what matters most to the client and adjusts approaches as needs change.

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