Kierstyn Mao, MACMHC, LCMHC, Therapist in Salem, New Hampshire

Kierstyn Mao helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults build greater emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Through LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for patients throughout New Hampshire. Kierstyn is known for creating a thoughtful, supportive space where clients can explore concerns, gain insight, and develop practical tools for lasting emotional wellness. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting clients with a range of additional mental health needs. A particular passion of Kierstyn’s work is Expressive Art Therapy. She values the power of creative expression as a path to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. Through artistic processes, clients can explore emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be difficult to put into words. Kierstyn integrates creativity into treatment in ways that help clients deepen self-awareness, enhance coping skills, and foster meaningful change while honoring each person’s unique strengths and perspective. In addition to her work with Expressive Art Therapy, Kierstyn helps clients address concerns related to anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges while offering support for many additional issues. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices. Whether working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families, she focuses on helping clients build skills that support emotional balance, healthier relationships, and improved quality of life. Kierstyn earned her education from Lesley College, an institution recognized for its emphasis on creativity and human development. Her clinical work reflects a deep appreciation for the connection between emotional well-being, self-expression, and personal growth. Outside of therapy, Kierstyn enjoys drawing, painting, dancing, sculpture, ceramics, and poetry. As a parent herself, she also values the joys and challenges of family life. Her creative interests inspire her belief that growth can emerge through curiosity, imagination, and authentic self-expression. As a LifeStance Health therapist serving communities across New Hampshire, Kierstyn is committed to providing compassionate, personalized mental health care for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults. Whether someone is seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or other emotional challenges, she strives to help clients move toward greater well-being and a more fulfilling life.