Kristine Gustafson

Resilient change through evidence-informed care

LPC Missouri

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristine

Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who blends cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and acceptance-based methods to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on 14 years of clinical experience to tailor practical strategies that address mood concerns, coping skills, and challenges such as addiction, grief, and relationship patterns. Kristine emphasizes a collaborative process that aligns interventions with each person's goals and daily realities.

Her work also focuses on issues that often overlap with emotional distress, including compassion fatigue, chronic health conditions, caregiving stress, and body image. Whether confronting career shifts, parenting strains, or disruptions in sleep and eating, she uses evidence-informed techniques and person-centered listening to build coping resources and restore a sense of agency.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental environment aimed at clarifying priorities and developing workable steps toward meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Kristine frequently incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete techniques for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for stress, grief, and chronic health-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kristine works with each person to explore which methods resonate with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and priorities shift. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most helpful in practice.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, maintain continuity during transitions, and use therapeutic tools between meetings. Licensed professionals can deliver the same goal-oriented interventions remotely, while tailoring session style to how each person engages best online.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristine commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and career challenges.

What therapeutic approaches guide sessions?

Kristine uses a mix of methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to tailor care.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 14 years of experience working with diverse concerns and adapting therapeutic tools to meet individual needs and goals.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Kristine holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2018002420.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are located outside Missouri.

Which session formats are offered?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English