Kiersten Hemsing, MA LPCC
Child & Adolescent Therapist, Golden Valley
Location: Golden Valley & Virtual
Populations Served: Children and adolescents (Ages 6–18), Neurodivergent youth, Families.
Conditions Treated: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Emotional regulation difficulties, School challenges.
Therapeutic Modalities: Play Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ABFT (Attachment-Based Family Therapy).
Kiersten Hemsing is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specializing in child, adolescent, and play therapy in Golden Valley, MN, and virtually. She provides trauma-informed care for ages 6–18 navigating depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and complex mental health concerns using EMDR and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
Therapeutic Approach & Specialties
Kiersten is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents ages 6–18. She supports young people navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, school challenges, trauma, and complex mental health concerns. She believes that each developmental stage brings new opportunities and challenges as children learn to understand themselves, build relationships, and navigate an increasingly complex world.
With experience in higher levels of care, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and day treatment, Kiersten has supported youth and families through significant mental health challenges.
Training & Modalities
EMDR, ABFT, Play Therapy
Her approach is trauma-informed, warm, and collaborative, recognizing how a young person’s experiences, relationships, and environment shape their emotional well-being. With training in EMDR and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), she works to help children feel understood and empowered while supporting parents in strengthening connection, communication, and confidence in navigating their child’s needs.
Kiersten strives to create a space where children and families feel safe, supported, and understood as they work through challenges and grow together. Her goal is to help young people develop a stronger sense of self, build meaningful connections within their families, and navigate the world around them with greater confidence and resilience.