Therapist profile
Kristine Gustafson, LPC
Missouri
Licensed counselor - Codependency and mood concerns
Continue with KristineWhere Kristine stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2018002420
- NPI
- 1932692647
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- ACT based techniques
- CBT skill work
- Mindfulness practice
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life changes and relationship struggles. Her work also covers concerns such as addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and codependency.
Kristine uses practical, evidence-informed methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new coping skills, and trying approaches that fit real life. She invites straightforward conversations about what is and isn’t working.
She often helps people who are worn out by caregiving, chronic illness, or compassion fatigue. That might mean organizing daily routines differently, working on boundaries, or rethinking unhelpful self-talk. The work also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns when those patterns affect relationships.
Kristine brings a direct but respectful style. Expect practical exercises, skill practice, and gentle reality checks alongside chance to talk through difficult feelings. Progress is tracked with doable steps rather than vague promises.
People who choose her tend to want concrete tools for setting limits, managing moods, and coping with life’s disruptions. If you are living around someone else’s drinking, having trouble saying no, or repeatedly putting others first, she can help you identify different options and try them out.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for breaking out of people-pleasing patterns by focusing on what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into learned thoughts and behaviors, then practices small changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It is practical for mood, sleep, and managing unhelpful reactions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kristine will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches to try, based on their goals, current problems, and what feels workable. That means testing techniques, checking in on results, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to keep continuity of care while helping clients practice skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to putting others first?
She works with people experiencing codependency patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, and losing themselves in relationships. Related topics include relationship strain, addiction in a loved one, and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapy style like?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The style is practical with skill practice and goal-oriented steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with issues such as trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions. That background includes work with compassion fatigue and chronic illness management.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on your region.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the process of matching goals and scheduling.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.