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Kristen Hale

Experienced LCSW for trauma and coping

LCSW Hawaii

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kristen

Kristen Hale is an LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

She aims to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages honest exploration of patterns that keep clients feeling stuck, and supports the development of healthier coping strategies and new personal narratives.

Kristen integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside attachment-focused and client-centered work to address both current symptoms and underlying relational dynamics. Her practice often emphasizes clearer communication, emotional regulation skills, and practical tools tailored to each person’s concerns, from grief and parenting struggles to mood disorders and past abuse.

Based in Hawaii and licensed as an LCSW (HI LCSW LCSW-4478, CO LCSW 1001), she accepts clients from a variety of locations including international clients and offers multiple online session formats. Prospective clients are invited to begin with a short matching questionnaire to see if her approach and availability are a good fit.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care



Kristen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management by focusing on practical strategies and goal-oriented work. She also draws on EMDR, which uses structured processing to address traumatic memories and their emotional impact, helping reduce the intensity of past events. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work as well, emphasizing how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, and supporting healthier relational responses.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kristen works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, blending strategies over time so treatment reflects what is most helpful rather than following a single rigid model.

Online therapy with Kristen is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - enabling flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from varied locations and to use a mix of real-time conversation and written check-ins as part of an ongoing therapeutic plan.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, self-harm, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style centers on building trust and authenticity while using evidence-informed methods like CBT, DBT, EMDR, attachment-based, and client-centered techniques to promote practical skills and deeper relational work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience delivering mental health services and has focused much of that time on trauma-related conditions, mood concerns, substance use, and family or relationship conflict.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She is an LCSW with licensure details HI LCSW LCSW-4478 and CO LCSW 1001, and she is based in Hawaii.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Hawaii, Colorado

Languages

English