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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

14yrs 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

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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.

Kristine has really helped me work through my issues involving BPD. No other therapist has ever helped me as much as she has, and I have been in therapy for over 20 years. She truly understands how BPD functions, and how to help you accept your emotions while making sure you still react appropriately in tough situations. I never thought I could achieve this level of peace in my life and relationships. Kristine gives you the tools and work to do, but if you follow her advice, it really will be worth it. I've told her she should write a book on how to treat BPD. I strongly recommend anyone who is struggling with BPD to seek therapy from her!! If you put in the work, you won't regret it.

Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 1 year and 8 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 warm, caring and professional. I have had big insights and breakthroughs while working with her around perfectionism! She has great work sheets for homework that I find very helpful and allows me to get more out of our time together. I would recommend Kristine!

Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Kristine has helped provide clarity and validation to my emotions. She is easy to talk to and is a great listener.

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Kristine has been amazing, she has helped me grow so much, she listens and has helped me overcome and see the light in so many different ways

Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Kristine is professional and insightful. I enjoy our sessions.

Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

In just a few sessions, Mrs Kristine Gustafson helped me unpacked my past trauma and anger, which were very much bottled up emotions and unnavigated bad memories. She listens, she's friendly, kind and a really good listener. I hope reading my review would intrigue you to have Mrs Kristine as your counsellor :D

Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Kristine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd