Kiersten Wamser, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hartford, CT — therapist at ThriveTalk

Kiersten Wamser, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5 yrs experience

Updated August 7, 2026 How we verify

About

Kiersten Wamser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Hartford and Thomaston, Connecticut, providing telehealth therapy to adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 2016 and holds certifications as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and Clinical Trauma Professional.

Services

  • Women's Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Parenthood
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Burnout
  • Coping skills
  • Family conflict
  • Grief
  • Peer relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Substance use
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Self-esteem
  • Postpartum
  • Fertility and reproduction issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Strength-Based Approach
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Christian Counseling

State licenses

  • Connecticut · License #11881 · LCSW Active

  • Maine · License #LC25885 · LCSW Active

  • Florida · License #TPSW5852 · LCSW Active

Reputation

4.9 / 5 across 23 reviews Positive
  • GrowTherapy Rated 4.9 / 5 23 reviews

What clients praise

  • Approachable and easy to talk to
  • Authentic, relatable communication style
  • Helps clients work through past emotional wounds
  • Collaborative, patient, and kind approach to problem-solving

Sources

The facts on this page are drawn from 8 public sources and independently fact-checked before publication.

Psychology Today directory

  • Identity, credentials, practice (Octave), Hartford CT location, specialties, issues, modalities, insurance, session format (online only) (psychologytoday.com)
  • Second listing (Thomaston, CT), fee ($125/session, sliding scale), CT license 011881, 5 years in practice, modalities including Christian Counseling (psychologytoday.com)

NPPES registry

  • NPI 1932867751, name Kiersten Rebecca Wamser, gender female, taxonomy Social Worker Clinical, CT license #11881, ME license #LC25885, FL license #TPSW5852, Thomaston CT address (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)

GrowTherapy directory

  • Title, years experience (5), specialties, modalities, insurance, cash fee ($110/session), rating 4.9/5 with 23 ratings, review themes, photo candidate (growtherapy.com)

WebMD directory

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  • Education: MSW Fordham University 2016; dual BA History/Secondary Education and Psychology, Southern Connecticut State University; C-DBT and CCTP certifications (Evergreen Certifications) 2024; prior roles including BetterHelp.com and care management for acquired brain injury/elder clients (findoctave.com)

The Org (company directory)

  • Affiliation with Stokes Counseling Services as LCSW clinician (theorg.com)

LinkedIn

  • Professional profile exists under name and credentials LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP, matching identity anchors (page content blocked from automated retrieval) (linkedin.com)
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