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Therapist in New Castle, Delaware Kierstan Strickland, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 3-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Kierstan Strickland, Therapist

Kierstan Strickland, MSW, LCSW

Specializes In:

General relationship issues
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
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Kierstan Strickland, LCSW, is a licensed therapist at LifeStance Health in Delaware, dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of life with a gentle yet realistic approach. Serving individuals and couples, Kierstan empowers her clients to embrace their strengths and work toward positive change, especially when life feels overwhelming. She works with adolescents, teens, and adults, offering support for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and various life transitions. Kierstan’s compassionate, client-centered style fosters a safe space for self-discovery, making her an ideal guide for those seeking mental and emotional well-being. Kierstan is particularly passionate about helping individuals manage depression, PTSD/trauma, and couple’s issues. She uses evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients develop practical strategies to cope with life’s challenges. Whether addressing relationship dynamics, reproductive challenges, or anxiety disorders, Kierstan tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs, supporting them in achieving lasting mental health improvements. In addition to her primary specialties, Kierstan also focuses on supporting individuals through midlife transitions and reproductive challenges, including post-partum depression and anxiety. She is dedicated to helping clients explore their concerns and overcome barriers related to these specific areas. Kierstan’s work also extends to family therapy, where she addresses childhood behavior issues and school avoidance, providing guidance to parents and caregivers navigating these challenges. When not working with clients, Kierstan enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new cities, trying new foods, and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • General relationship issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial identity
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • LGBTQ+
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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See what our patients are saying about Kierstan Strickland

Very nice facility. Clean , quiet plenty of parking. Ms Strickland was wonderful. Very easy to talk to she listened very attentively and I felt at ease talking to her as if I already knew her and she knew me. Definitely will return to see her.
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Mike P.

Mike P.

Sep 24, 2025
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I have a spectrum disorder and it is so difficult and exhausting as an adult. Kierstan is very gentle and validating. She makes me feel hopeful I can finally come up with a system of making my world less painful.
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Sophia S.

Sophia S.

Dec 11, 2025
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I luv my therapist, Kierstan. She’s very professional and compassionate. She helps me process my thoughts and how to meet my long time goals. Would highly recommend her..
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LAKISHA

LAKISHA

Jun 16, 2026
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My therapist is so good. Kiersten listens and help me through life challenges, relationships and career. Equipping me with tools and challenging mw yo put myself first.
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Teka S.

Teka S.

May 14, 2026
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Felt very comfortable. Very relatable & has a chill personality.
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Jessica T.

Jessica T.

Aug 15, 2025
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I felt comfortable and a no judgement zone.
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Dec 23, 2025
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