About Ethen
Ethen Sietsema helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. He offers calm, direct support for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, and self-esteem issues. Ethen is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and he practices in Minnesota.
Ethen keeps sessions straightforward and focused. He creates a setting where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgment. He encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels realistic and steady.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of behaving. He also brings mindfulness exercises that help with staying present and reducing overwhelm. Motivational interviewing helps when change feels uncertain or motivation is low.
People who are facing major life changes or career stress will find practical problem-solving and short-term planning in his work. He pays attention to how emotions affect daily choices and routines. That keeps work on issues grounded in everyday life.
Ethen has three years of professional experience in clinical settings. He emphasizes collaboration and helps clients set clear goals. The pace and focus of therapy are shaped by each person’s needs and what they want to get out of sessions.
How online approaches and practical tools come together
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like impulsive habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These tools can help with overwhelm, cravings, and emotional pain.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. That means adjusting pace, trying different exercises, and checking what feels most helpful over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make participation easier. Video works well when visual cues matter and deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging can be a quick check-in or a way to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into real life and maintain steady progress.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English