- Individual-focused care
- Practical skill building
- Sleep and rest concerns
About Kristi
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein is a licensed professional counselor with two decades of experience in Michigan. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from the University of Toledo, a master’s in Counseling from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Alma College. Dr. Hottenstein runs a private practice and draws on many years of clinical work and professional involvement in state counseling organizations.
Her approach is practical and individualized. She treats each person as unique and mixes methods to match what they need. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, clarifying values, and developing skills to manage daily stressors and sleep concerns when they arise.
Dr. Hottenstein commonly helps with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction concerns, and sleep and rest difficulties. She also supports people facing career changes, parenting strain, chronic illness, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes attention to attachment, commitment and communication problems.
Therapeutic methods she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, and elements from dialectical behavior and existential approaches. In practice this means identifying meaningful goals, learning concrete coping strategies, and examining patterns that get in the way of change.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. People can expect clear explanations, practical exercises, and help turning new insights into everyday routines that support better sleep and restored energy.
Therapeutic approaches online and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective habits and routines, which can help with sleep, worry, and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person’s experience and creating a respectful space where people can explore feelings and choices at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. From that conversation she will recommend techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made so the fit evolves with needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support short check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows using exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments between visits to improve sleep and daily routines. Licensed professionals will help shape a practical plan that fits the client’s life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Texas, Arizona, California, New Jersey, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and sleep and rest problems, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining talk, skill practice, and goal-setting to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of experience, a doctorate in higher education administration, and a master’s in Counseling, with long-standing clinical work in Michigan.
Which credentials and state are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Michigan as noted in her profile.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.