Kristin Forsythe, MSW, LICSW, LCSW

Master’s Degree: University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University
Bachelor’s Degree: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Licensure: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kristin Forsythe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who serves adults in PrairieCare’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), and personality disorders.

With a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented lens, Kristin is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in high-acuity settings. Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strength-based interventions, motivational interviewing, and developing coping skills, as well as navigating systems of care.

Kristin is especially passionate about working with individuals living with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). She advocates reducing stigma and improving access to quality mental health care, and is dedicated to providing respectful, person-centered support to those navigating chronic and acute psychiatric challenges.