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Kristine Gustafson, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-approved supervisor in Missouri, I bring over 12 years of expertise to our sessions. My integrated approach draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, humanistic, psychotherapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Together, we'll customize a treatment plan to address your individual needs, utilizing a range of counseling tools to tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and life transitions, including trauma.

In addition to my counseling expertise, I specialize in compassion fatigue, chronic disease management, and empowering individuals to achieve their life goals. Whether you're grappling with the demands of caregiving, navigating chronic health conditions, or seeking to regain control of your life, I'm here to support and guide you toward positive change and fulfillment.

I strive to cultivate a welcoming and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions. Embarking on a journey toward a more fulfilling life can evoke a mix of emotions—fear, excitement, and stress. I'm here to provide unwavering support and empowerment as you navigate this path. Together, we'll identify and address any obstacles hindering your progress, enhancing your coping mechanisms and response strategies to help you realize your true potential and live the life you deserve.

Professional experience

14 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping 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, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, 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, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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License information

MO LPC 2018002420

Reviews

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.

I am very happy with Kristine. I was immediately at ease with her, and am very comfortable talking with her. She has already made such a difference for me in just three sessions! Highly recommend her!

Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

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Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

She’s helped me so much

Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

Kristine is not only professionally adaptable but kind, considerate and a thinker. She doesn't give you canned responses but responses with layers and depth to peel back, unpack and explore as to options out of the struggles you may be challenged with, regardless of your level of need. You may really be in a dark hole or on the opposite end where you may just want an unbiased perspective to check yourself with. Kristine IS your one stop shop who will tell it like you need while also not doing so in an aggressive, cold or disconnected generic way. You will get "Better Help" speaking with Kristine.

Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Not only is Kristine very professional and understanding of other people’s experiences, but she genuinely cares.

Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

Kristine Gustafson has been very supportive on my weight loss journey. She provides practical tools and personalized strategies that make a real difference, and her encouragement has kept me motivated.

Written on Jan 25, 2025 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd