- Goal oriented
- Values focused
- Skill building
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and life transitions. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name their struggles and try new ways of coping.
Kristine uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. Sessions include talking through immediate problems, spotting unhelpful patterns, and practicing skills to improve day-to-day life.
She has particular experience with caregiving stress, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, and the pressures that come with major life changes. Kristine also supports people dealing with addiction, relationship concerns, body image, and the emotional fallout of trauma.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set clear goals, test small changes between sessions, and build routines that support better sleep and steadier moods. Her guidance blends practical tools with attention to values and what matters most to each person.
People considering therapy are invited to get started by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. Kristine accepts international clients and works with clients in English.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Kristine commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies to feel and function better. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. Mindfulness work teaches noticing thoughts and body sensations so people can respond more calmly to stress and sleep disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kristine works together with each client to pick techniques that match their goals, life schedule, and preferences. That collaborative process may mean trying different tools and adjusting the focus as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer barriers to meeting when travel is difficult. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online work can still include skill practice, values work, and sleep-focused routines that fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kristine commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, trauma, caregiving strain, addiction, relationship and body image concerns, and many life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, testing small changes, and developing skills that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a counselor and supervisor in Missouri, including work with compassion fatigue and chronic illness.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.