Kristine Gustafson, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

ACT and CBT methods
Mindfulness practice
Caregiver support

About Kristine

Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses conditions such as addiction, ADHD, grief, and issues around self-esteem and sleep.

Her practice uses a mix of approaches so sessions feel practical and direct. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that came from the family someone grew up in and how those patterns show up now.

In a session she helps people name unhelpful thoughts and habits. She works on small behavior changes and on clearer personal values that guide choices. Mindfulness skills are used to notice reactions in the moment and reduce reactivity.

She also helps with chronic stress and caregiver strain. That includes learning concrete coping steps and planning for manageable changes. Work can include improving communication, setting boundaries, and handling big life transitions.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Missouri and a breadth of experience with adults facing medical, emotional, and relational stresses. The focus is on practical strategies you can use between appointments. To start, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

Approaches used in online sessions

Kristine commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with adults. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with patterns tied to family of origin and with life transitions.

CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping. Sessions may include practical exercises, behavior experiments, and skills to change routines that reinforce stress or low mood.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools so the plan matches what the client wants to change.

The biography does not specify online session types, so confirm current options before booking. When online work is offered, it can make it simpler to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical needs and scheduling during the initial match questionnaire and first appointment to arrange a format that fits everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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 issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, sleep and parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with adults across a range of emotional, medical, and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices with that credential.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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