- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also addresses grief, parenting concerns, career stress, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. She helps clients notice patterns, try small changes, and track what works for them.
People often bring issues that overlap across areas. That includes trauma and abuse, attention differences, relationship and communication problems, and difficulties with self-esteem or body image. Kristine also supports those facing compassion fatigue and the stress of long-term health problems.
She uses straightforward conversation and structured techniques. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing grounding or mindfulness, and setting manageable behavior goals. The work aims to reduce reactivity and increase choices in difficult moments rather than promising quick fixes.
Sessions are practical and oriented to daily life. Clients learn strategies to manage anger and frustration at home or work, cope with losses, and handle transitions. The focus is on concrete steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.
Practical therapy approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking action steps that matter to you, which can reduce reactive anger and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches tools for spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new responses to reduce stress and irritability.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristine will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and relevant rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let people use quieter surroundings, rely on audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or keep sessions during a break at work. Talk with Kristine about how to structure sessions to fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, chronic illness stress, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes ACT, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to create practical, skill-based sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kristine has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LPC credential in Missouri and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; confirm available formats when you book.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.