Kristine Gustafson , LPC

Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri. She brings 14 years of counseling experience to sessions and focuses on clear, doable steps people can use right away.

She uses an integrated approach that blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered principles. That mix helps her address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Kristine also supports people dealing with grief, career shifts, and relationship or family-related concerns.

Many clients look to her for help with body image, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the emotional fallout of major life changes. Her work includes attention to attachment, abandonment, and communication difficulties.

Sessions focus on practical skills and on understanding values and goals. She helps clients notice patterns, test new behaviors, and build habits that match what matters most to them. The approach is adaptable to each person's needs rather than one-size-fits-all.

Kristine welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including those in the LGBT community. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so therapy can fit into busy lives. To begin, people use the site match process to connect and schedule sessions.

Evidence-informed approaches delivered online

Kristine commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings, and take steps toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristine will talk through your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the plan over time so the work matches your needs and what feels most useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to get consistent care while balancing work, family, and other demands.