Krista McQuillian, LMSW

Krista McQuillian is a licensed social worker who helps people work through trauma, mood struggles, and the stress of caregiving. She uses clear, practical techniques to support those facing bipolar symptoms, ADHD challenges, postpartum depression, and social anxiety. Krista aims to make therapy feel doable for people juggling big life changes and heavy responsibilities.

Her sessions use a Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach alongside trauma-informed care. That means she focuses on skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying grounded after distressing experiences. She partners with people to build tools they can use between sessions.

Krista often helps parents and caregivers cope with stress, guilt, and shifting roles. She supports people working through sexual assault and abuse, and those rebuilding self-worth and purpose after loss or transition. Conversations emphasize small, concrete steps that fit into busy lives.

With six years of clinical experience and an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), Krista brings a steady, compassionate manner to therapy in Michigan. She aims to help clients notice change without overwhelming them.

Therapy with Krista is collaborative and paced to the individual. She listens for what matters most, then focuses on practical strategies for mood regulation, setting boundaries, and managing ADHD-related challenges. The work is gradual and goal-oriented, with attention to each person’s values and daily realities.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Krista commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These are brief, skill-focused practices that help when emotions feel intense or relationships become strained.

She also applies trauma-informed care, which centers safety, pacing, and understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. This approach helps people recover from sexual assault, abuse, or other traumatic events by moving at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Krista will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day needs, then try techniques that fit those priorities. The process is collaborative and adaptable as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists often help clients arrange sessions around caregiving duties, work breaks, or other daily demands without promising a specific format.