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Hello! My name is Kristina Durene. I am a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Washington with approximately 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship issues, parenting and family problems, career challenges, and health and wellness challenges. I have worked with many individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition I have both professional and lived experience working with military veterans and family members.
As I strive for authenticity in all my interactions with clients, my counseling style is warm and interactive. I am a firm believer that health is holistic and not one dimensional; that we are mind, body and spirit. As such, I will take an integrative approach that explores all areas of health as they may impact emotional, mental and spiritual health. I believe in treating each client with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and holistic and integrative therapies. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your individual and specific needs.
I honor your courage to pursue a more fulfilling and joy-filled life and to take the first steps towards making those changes. If you are ready to take those steps I am here to support, encourage and empower you. It is my greatest joy to walk with clients as they come into alignment with who they are purposed and called to be.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, ADHD, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristina Durene. 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.
Kristina has helped me immensely! She is great!
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I feel that Kristina is patient and really listens to me. She doesn’t make me feel embarrassed or ashamed of the things that I talk about. I feel supported by her.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kristina is very relatable, empathetic while always remaining professional.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Kristina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Kristina is a wonderful counselor and provided me with the support I needed during a hard time. She is down to earth and genuine. I can tell her a goal and she will help me strategize how to achieve it, big or small. Kristina was a great fit and I would recommended her to a friend.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Kristina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kristina is amazing at checking in and very compassionate. She has been an amazing support system for me.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Great counselor!
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Kristina is very helpful and responsive. I have felt heard, respected and validated.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kristina has been such a wonderful counselor. She is easy to talk to and does check in’s prior to our session each week. Her responsiveness is so great that I feel like I get the most out of each weekly session.
Written on Mar 24, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kristina is a compassionate and understanding counselor. I feel that she is incredibly open and cares about helping me. Anyone would be lucky to talk to her.
Written on Jan 28, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Kristina has been a God send. She really listens to what I’m saying and hears me. She’s also quick to take it all in and then give really really good advice. I like advice! She’s also compassionate and understanding. I’m especially thankful for her understanding of children and the issues they struggle with, which has been a big resource for me as a parent. I have enjoyed and found each counseling session super helpful and encouraging.
Written on Jan 24, 2020 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is amazing! The first real counselor I've ever had
Written on Dec 20, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kristina is very down to earth and very warm in her approach. For the longest time I was afraid to find a counselor for the fear that I wouldn't find someone to connect to. I liked Kristine right away! She makes you feel like you matter, and is great when it comes to responding to my messages! I cant wait to do more sessions in the future!
Written on Dec 03, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I just started counseling recently and already Kristina has made me feel so comfortable with the process and not ashamed of asking for help. I feel like she truly listens and has great advice that I wouldn’t ever think of. And she is great about checking in every couple of days. She has already started to make me feel more calm and better about myself.
Written on Oct 09, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kristina is very supportive, listens patiently and gives good suggestions for improvements. She is friendly and has helped me get through some stuff and I have noticed the changes in my daily life.
Written on Aug 30, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
We are just getting started, but Kristina has been extremely supportive so far, with frequent email contacts between live sessions. I appreciate that she initiates the contact, in addition to responding when I reach out. She has a warm, friendly, kind approach, and sincere listening and feedback skills. I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Jul 29, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coaching
Kristina is great! I felt really safe and comfortable talking to her about what is going on with me. Her style of counseling really helped me realign myself with who I am and what I am capable of!
Written on Jul 29, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kristina's been so wonderful in helping me learn how to set proper boundaries, dealing with anxiety, family related issues, and building up self-validation. She's extremely personable and I feel listened to and built up after our sessions. She's very easy to talk to and I get the impression that she truly cares.
Written on Jul 29, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It’s been wonderful to talk with Kristina. She seeks to understand and provides thoughts I never would of thought of. I am so grateful for her guidance. 110% recommend her.
Written on Jul 26, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and adhd
Kristina is a very compassionate and considerate counselor. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jun 21, 2019 after therapy with Kristina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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