- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. Kristine also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or family stress.
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas. In sessions she helps people identify practical steps to reduce symptoms and manage triggers. Kristine uses straightforward tools such as thought records, values work, and grounding exercises.
She often helps people handle big life changes - moving, first jobs, career shifts, health setbacks, and the loss that follows major change. She also works with those facing chronic illness or caregiver responsibilities to make day-to-day life more manageable. Conversations cover sleep, eating, anger, and problems that affect daily functioning.
Kristine frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most and then tests small changes that link to a person’s goals. Sessions focus on skills practice, short-term problem solving, and reviewing progress so people notice what changes.
Kristine offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they know how to proceed.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kristine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility and can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT includes practical exercises such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them based on what actually helps over a few sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer audio only for lower bandwidth or less on-camera time, while others choose video for face-to-face interaction. Ask about the available formats when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family stress, addiction, ADHD, caregiver strain, and related concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
She blends cognitive behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing into practical sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life transition issues.
What are her qualifications and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and practices with that credential in that state.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details before booking.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; 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.
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