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Dr. Kristi Hottenstein, LPCC, LPC

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

20yrs 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, Military and Veterans 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

CA LPCC 11514

TX LPC 87144

AZ LPC LPC-20541

MI LPC 6401010570

NJ LPC 37PC00845200

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Kristi Hottenstein. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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

I was matched with a different therapist originally and did not get anything out of the sessions. I almost cancelled my membership with Better Help but decided to try and match with a new therapist first. I am so glad I did. Dr. Hottenstein is absolutely wonderful. She is clearly an expert in the field and is highly qualified. She is compassionate and intelligent. I’m so looking forward to further sessions with her.

Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

DR Hottenstein is a great Psychologist she’s great and honestly she’s been helping me a lot and gaining a lot of insights

Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Doc is the absolute best. I respect the care and directness in her thoughtful observations and I am also confident that she cares about me!

Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Great listener, insightful comments, highly educated and experienced, and easy to schedule.

Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

She is terrific, personable, and puts into words what I can only provide examples of my experience.

Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties