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I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Board approved supervisor in Missouri with over12 years of professional work experience. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, humanistic, psychotherapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I use many counseling tools to help people with stress and anxiety, panic disorder, depression, personality disorders, attention and attachment disorders, addictions, as well as struggles with coping with various life changes and often trauma.
I also have experience working with compassion fatigue, chronic disease management and empowering people to better manage their life to obtain their life goals.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and taking the first steps towards a change can be both scary, stressful, and exciting. I am here to support & empower you in your journey while finding and embracing the connections in your life that are not helping you reach your goals.
Together we can move you in the direction and path that you want to be on. Improving your coping skills and response patterns to help you live the life you are meant to live. ☺️☺️
Professional experience
13yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body Image, Cancer, 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, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, 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 Kristine Gustafson. 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.
Kristine has been so good for me! She’s a great listener and is skilled at helping dive into root causes and ways to heal those. She keeps me accountable on what I need to do to get better and is very responsive when I have questions or concerns about my progress.
Written on Nov 26, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kristine just gets me and understands my situation. I’m very fortunate to have her as my therapist.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kristine is very knowledgeable. She listens and provides me with the tools I need. She is also down to earth and non judgemental. I am really enjoying our sessions. Thanks Kristine :)
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I would 100% recommend Kristine. I’m only a few sessions in and I’m already seeing some improvements in myself. I’ve also gotten to learn a lot more about myself, which is helping me understand myself a lot better. She’s very kind, friendly, caring and gives excellent guidance.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very kind and understanding
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Kristine has been a great help to me. Because of her I feel like I am able to forward in a more positive way.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I believe Kristine to be helpful. Down to earth and very easy to talk with. I enjoy our sessions.
Written on Jun 18, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Simply the best therapist I have ever had. She is empathetic, kind and non-judgmental.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kristine is a good listener and full of advice I would love to recommend her to others
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
EXTREAMLY helpful, i cant stress enough how much this person has got me on the right path. There is things in my life that i have felt no one would understand Kristine has. strongly recommend her
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I haven't had many experiences with professional therapy but it occurred to me very quickly that Kristine was there to help me get through a very difficult time and even continuing to do so is something I wish I could thank her more for. She is excellent as what she does!
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Kristine has been amazing and I truly feel as if she hears me and has helped me to realize my own self worth through our sessions. She doesn't just tell me what I want to hear... but she does tell me what I need to hear. I feel like she is very relatable and I feel heard!
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Kristine has helped walk me through a very confusing and difficult path in my life. She made me feel safe and helps me feel everything will be ok from the very 1st session. She is patient, caring and full of compassion and kindness for me. The books and worksheet she has sent me helped me navigate my emotions during turbulent time. She is always on my side and she responds to my requests and needs. Thank you Kris for your guidance and care. I'm forever grateful that you chose me.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
So far I’ve only had one session with Kristine and we’ve already made several breakthroughs and connections to help me. She’s really easy to confide in. Looking forward to more sessions with her and to better my healing journey.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is real and true. She doesn’t sugar coat it but she makes sure you feel safe and secure with your thoughts.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I had never done any kind of therapy before so I did not know what to expect, I just knew I needed help. Kristine made all our conversations very easy and she was very natural to speak to. She helped me identify some of my underlying issues that had caused anxiety and depression and helped me work out tactics and skills how to build up my mental health again and how to prevent the same issues in the future. Almost after every session there was a follow up task or worksheet she gave me that helped me stay on track throughout the week so I felt that I actively dealt with my issues even outside the sessions. I highly recommend Kristine for her professionalism and knowledge, and perhaps especially for people who are new to therapy like I was.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Kristine is an absolute pleasure to have as a therapist. Not only is she helping me through some very serious trauma, I'm guaranteed to have a great laugh with her every session. I can't recommend her enough if you're looking for someone with great experience, who is easy going, and can also get straight to the point with facts to back it up.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and eating disorders
I am thankful for your help in my journey, you’ve been amazing to me. I’m wishing you all the best and promise to implement things that I’ve realized through working with you.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Kristine shows absolutely no judgement and I immediately felt a great sense of relief webchatting/ calling with her. She takes the time to educate you on how the brain works as well as listening which is really healing. If the time difference wasn’t so dramatic I would have loved to continue working with her.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kristine is very easy to talk to and offers good manageable advice
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
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