Karen Kersting

Karen Kersting is a licensed clinical psychologist located at 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She specializes in providing counseling and psychotherapy to patients treated by surgeons in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Kersting takes a personalized approach to therapy, working with patients to establish goals and structure sessions that best fit their needs. Her practice is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with additional support from Acceptance and Commitment, interpersonal, and motivational approaches.

Dr. Kersting completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, followed by a PhD in Counseling Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical health psychology at the Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Dr. Kersting's research interests focus on developing and assessing integrated psychosocial services for individuals coping with cancer diagnosis and treatment, particularly those with pancreatic cancer. She also explores issues related to social determinants of health and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions.

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, where Dr. Kersting practices, is committed to patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. As the only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee is engaged in numerous clinical trials and studies. If you require assistance in another language, free services are available by calling 414-805-3000 (TTY: 1-800-947-3529).