Krista R. Sisterhen, MSW | LISW

It takes a lot of courage to seek help when things aren’t going well and it is hard to know where to turn. I understand. You want someone who can help you work through a challenging time with compassion, wisdom, skill and respect - someone you can trust. Toward that end, I want you to know a little more about my experience, specialities and the services I offer. ​ EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE ​ I earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington in 1989. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the State of Ohio. I began my career as a social worker in 1983 providing therapy to active duty service members with the U.S. Army. My clinical specialities in substance abuse and trauma led me to work with veterans in residential and out-patient settings. As a result of this experience, I developed a wide range of clinical expertise and began serving individuals, couples and families in private practice. In 2001, I added mediation services to my practice to assist couples contemplating divorce and others looking to restore fractured family or work relationships. ​ THERAPEUTIC APPROACH ​​ I have advanced training in and use three complimentary and highly effective therapeutic approaches to support couples: Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method and the Family Systems Model. I am also a certified Discernment Counselor and able to help couples on the brink of divorce determine a path forward with clarity and confidence. In addition, I have advanced training in and use three well-researched and effective therapeutic models with individuals: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy. My experience in different treatment settings with a wide variety of clients and therapeutic approaches over the years enables me to develop a thoughtful and responsive approach to meet your goals. SERVICES I offer traditional hourly sessions and multi-hour | multi-day sessions for individuals and couples to include Discernment Counseling for couples in the brink of divorce. Please contact me or visit my website for more information. www.evensonghope.com.