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Dr. Kristi Hottenstein, LPC, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Whether you’re experiencing difficult times or new adventures, I’m here to help. I have been a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan since 2009. I am the practitioner/owner of Compass Counseling & Coaching, PLLC, a member of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association and was appointed to their board in 2021. I have a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo, a masters in Counseling from the University of La Verne and a bachelors in Sociology from Alma College. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and teens, as well as provide college selection coaching. I have a very holistic approach to counseling because no two people are the same. I see each client as an individual requiring their own unique approach. I use a variety of counseling techniques, encouraging self-awareness and the acceptance of one’s own responsibilities in their personal journey. I believe the more we know ourselves, the better we can respond to situations.

Professional experience

20 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NJ LPC 37PC00845200

CA LPCC 11514

TX LPC 87144

AZ LPC LPC-20541

MI LPC 6401010570

Reviews

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Best psychologist anyone could ever have

Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Kristi for 11 months on issues concerning compassion fatigue

Dr. Hottenstein was incredible on my first session. She totally understood my issues and was well very willing to help me through them. I have gotten so much out of one session with her and I have totally committed to continuing. I highly recommend Kristi if you have needs to better your life and your situation.

Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I’ve been working with Dr Hottenstein for a few months now and I’ve been extremely happy with the tools she has given me and the support from her has been amazing. She makes me feel like she really cares and wants to see me succeed.

Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management

Only one session in, but I feel like I can truly be honest with her so far, and I know intuitively, I'm in good hands.

Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I wasn't sure for a long time if therapy works or not but Dr. Hottenstein has quickly made me a believer in therapy. After just a few sessions I feel like I have some wind in my sails again. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend!

Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Dr. Hottenstein is very good at understanding and helping me. I'm very grateful to have her as my therapist.

Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes