I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with over 24 years of experience working in the mental health field. Some very special people suffering with issues related to depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and so much more have entered my life. I am grateful for the opportunity to have walked their journeys with them.
Building a relationship with trust and respect will aid us in determining a treatment plan that will be tailored to your individual needs. I am trained in and utilize therapies that will allow us to empower your courage to heal and succeed. These therapies include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) combined with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths Based Therapy.
Taking this first step was very courageous and I'm looking forward to walking next to you for the next part of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Communication problems, Control issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.018622
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristine Donaldson. 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.
She is attentive and brings a safe presence.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristine is absolutely amazing! She is so kind, supportive, compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely the best therapist I've ever had! She is incredibly knowledgeable and has given me so many great tools and resources to use on my healing journey. I am so grateful that I was matched with her. I had so much anxiety when we first started our sessions and within just a few months she's helped me come back to a more peaceful state of being. I highly recommend Kristine – especially for those seeking somatic healing.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Kristine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and eating disorders
It's only been a few weeks with Kristine and it's already helping me a ton. My whole mental and mindset is already feeling healthier. Best therapist ever
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, anger management, and grief
Even though I only got to have one live session with her, I found Kristine to be quite capable as a therapist. She was a great listener, brimming with compassion, which I find to be so important. She was also an excellent communicator, taking time out of her schedule to respond to emails as needed. And as far as I can tell, she had a wealth of resources at her fingertips, already recommending a book for me in that first meeting.
Our time was cut short due to an emergency on her end. I wish her nothing but the best and hope that she can come back to the service soon.
Best regards,
A.J.B.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Kristine for 1 week
She was amazing I wish she could have stayed!
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Kristine for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
I'm so thankful to have had been paired with Kristine! She has helped me in so many ways. Forever grateful
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Kristine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes