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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.
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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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
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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
Dr. Hottenstein is the best. She has greatly improved the quality of my life
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 6 months on issues concerning compassion fatigue
Kristi is the best therapist I’ve had ever!
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Two sessions in and she is great. Really dialed in and tracking good conversations points. Looking forward to future sessions.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr H provided great support and always had good strategies to apply.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is amazing!!!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
She is great!
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Hottenstein is incredible! Could not be happier. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Very respectful in her approach and kind when talking through problems
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Hottenstein was wonderful to work with. She was compassionate and a great listener. She actively listened to me, and gave me new ways to consider solutions or ways of thinking through a situation, and reflected my progress back to me in a helpful way. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
She is great! Very down to earth and applicable advice. Supportive and thoughtful about how she speaks with me.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Kristi for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Kristi is amazing. I have been talking with her for a little over a year now. She understands what I need is compassionate and respectful. She is flexible with my crazy schedule and so easy to talk to. I don't know what I would have done without her this past year!
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I have had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hottenstein again and cannot recommend her highly enough. Her ability to listen attentively and her compassionate demeanor stand out immediately. She provides a supportive space that encourages productive dialogue and problem-solving. Her insightful guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate through my concerns. It's reassuring to know that she genuinely cares about her patients' well-being.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Greatest therapist. Dr Hottenstein is the best!!
Written on Nov 05, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Extremely easy to talk to and relatable.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
She is able to give me support and guidance that I appreciate.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
My therapist has been with me during the most difficult time of my life, and I feel so much gratitude for her support. I trust her completely and I look forward to every session.
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hottenstein is great to work with. She listens attentively and with care. Let's you explore your feelings and how it's affecting you without judgment and works on finding a way to help you understand and move forward.
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Since beginning my therapy with Dr. H, I have noticed a much better understanding of the things I need to keep me balanced in life.
Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Hottenstein is a patient listener and does a really good job of connecting all the dots in my rambling to focus on core issues and ways to work through them. I really appreciate her guidance and expertise.
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Kristi is truly great, she is genuine and listens and also helpful when it comes to figuring out the next step for the problem at hand. I am glad i found her!
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Hottenstein is thoughtful, experienced, empathetic- and can make me laugh even when I’m teetering on the verge of tears. Every session helps me breath a sigh of relief and I’m able to refocus and operate better!
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Hottenstein is a wonderful therapist who I would recommend to anyone
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Love my therapist she understands me.
Written on Mar 20, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is amazing, attentive, intuitive and compassionate
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Hottenstein is a wonderful therapist who listens and gives great advice. She make you think about how is that working for you. Highly recommended her.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and career difficulties
She is attentive, caring, and inquisitive in a good sense. She tries her best to get to the root cause of your problems. I also appreciated that she is not trying to push her agenda, but works together with you to find a solution. She has a nice relaxing voice that helps me feel at ease.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Hottenstein really helped me organize my life, recognize my goals, and figure out what was missing. She is an extremely caring, capable, and available therapist.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
I feel Dr. Hottenstein is very knowledgeable and I am very comfortable talking with her about my issues
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
My therapist Is on point and listens. I find the sessions helpfulsessions and convenient.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts
She is wonderful!!
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coaching
The best! Dr. Hottenstein helped me bypass a seemingly impossible section of the road that was the last few months of my life. Without her support, I feel like I would have been lost and would have continued down that bumpy road that leads to nowhere and despair. She held me accountable when no one else would. She helped me stay focused and driven by helping me look forward to my future, while acknowledging and simultaneously, helping me deal with my past. You would be lucky to have the algorithm match you with her. I was!!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Dr. Hottenstein is really nice, and she is a great listener. The worksheets that she gave me, and my husband really helped us to communicate in a better way.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr hottenstein is a understanding and very positive influencing therapist. She helps the mind create ways of thinking to help you lessen anxiety and be able to be positive about many situations that you fear in the near future
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Great meeting. Dr Hottenstein was very easy to talk to. Very attentive to listening to my concerns and offering positive feedback. Very professional and helpful
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein is a wonderful, attentive, and empathetic person. She really helped me to organise my thoughts and see things from a different perspective. She is a kind and open listener. I enjoyed working with her and would recommend her to anyone who needs a hand in a difficult moment.
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hottenstein was very empathetic and helpful getting me through a stressful situation. I saw continuous progress. She was friendly and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hottenstein is amazing! She is calming and easy to talk to. She also helped me see things in a different light so I start feeling better. I would recommend her and this app to everyone.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hottenstein is attentive to your concerns and naturally provides professional compassion. She has helped me greatly in multiple areas.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Was never able to stick to one therapist until now! Grateful to finally have someone I can trust and count on
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She is kind and empathetic. I'm very grateful to be able to share my experience with her and appreciate her professional support.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Never had therapy before cause I never needed it until I got shot then I felt the need to talk to someone and I’m glad I came here to better help.com
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Thank you for listening
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I look forward to my sessions because I always feel heard and understood. Kristi has helped me so much in ways that I didn’t initially come to therapy for. I 100% would recommend her to anyone needing help or support.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Hottenstein is professional, knowledgeable, and is extremely relatable. Her approach should be taught in every mental health program. Dr. Hottenstein is the Gold Standard in her profession!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks
Dr. Hottenstein has done wonders for my life, she knew exactly what I needed, and how to better my life. I appreciate everything she's done for me.
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Dr Hottenstein has been incredibly supportive from the very first moment. I really appreciate and look forward to all our sessions. She allows for me to go on tangents enough to find the nuggets of gold but always pulls me back to focus on our therapy goals.
I feel supported and like I know there is someone who has an outside perspective on my life who has got my back. It’s really quite special, because even though I have a loving family and group of friends, there are things I cannot quite vocalise to them and Dr Hottenstein is so good at piecing things together and helping me see myself. I often feel like “ooh you hit the heart of the matter there!”. She also encourages me to write journal entries, which I always worry are too long, but are very helpful for me.
Thank you!!!
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
I had a great, personable experience in our sessions.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Hottenstein is a wonderful therapist, and I feel very fortunate to have found her. She's warm and caring, and just knowing she is only a message way is so comforting. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know and care about.
Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I really look forward to my sessions with Dr Hottenstein. I have been in therapy before where it feels like I just keep going and going, but never really make any progress. After my very first session with Dr. Hottenstein she gave me some very practical solutions to try. I love that she helps me take action to resolve the issues instead of just talking about them. Feels like talking to a friend who lets me do all the talking ha! Highly recommend.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Kristi is one of the most compassionate, calming and knowledgeable people I've ever met. She understood my difficulties and needs more than even I did and with her help I feel like I'm getting my mental health back on track. She's a truly fantastic therapist.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
I used to laugh at the idea of therapy but I hit a very low period in my life and decided to try. I am glad that I did. I still have a lot of work to do but so far I no longer feel alone
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Been having several sessions with Dr. Hottenstein and all I can say is that she’s great! She’s really super supportive and empathetic. She knows where you’re coming from and has been really helpful with ways on how you can improve the situation. Aside from that, she’s really approachable and easy to talk to. Would 100% recommend her to others.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hottenstein truly listens to you and is engaged. She is very open minded and easy to talk to.
Wonderful sessions, you always feel good after each session and she really helped understand things about myself that without her, I would not have been able to.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Dr. Kristi is full of great ideas and advice. Her friendly nature makes it easy for me to open up and I would highly recommend her. She's a great listener, empathetic and encouraging. I feel better every time we talk. Thanks Kristi.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It has been wonderful having her for treatment. She is easy to talk to and clear about goals.
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Dr. Hottenstein is incredible!! She is a wonderful listener and really helps you garner new perspectives. She is so supportive, and I feel so lucky to call her my therapist!!
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr.Hottenstein has been amazing in my short time having her as my councilor. She has helped me understand my emotions better, begin to process my emotions, and helped me get more introspective about how I feel. In just about a month, I feel better about some of my core issues and always look forward to our next session.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I would highly recommend Dr. Kristi to anyone! She is very supportive and encouraging. She was able to quickly understand what was going on with my concerns and was able to quickly address them.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Hottenstein continues to be very helpful in her counsel, supportive in both emotional ways as well as practical ways. Really appreciate that balance and also, the continued ease with which we're able to communicate, from day one.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I think she’s great and would definitely recommend her to a friend.
Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Shes fabulous and relatable, I am very very thankful to have found her!
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
I have not had many sessions with Dr. Hottensrein but from how I can tell she has been supportive and encouraging!
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein is very caring and compassionate. It shows in her ability to listen and understand someone’s situation or hardships. She provides empathetic support and meaningful guidance. I truly appreciate her help and wonderful insight!
Written on Jul 11, 2021 after therapy with Kristi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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