Kristine is very insightful and a great help!
Kristine Gustafson, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kristine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kristine. View 46 reviews
- Great news, Kristine is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri
Recent reviews
I haven’t had Kristine for very long, I only had one therapist before her and I was a bit scared to try someone new but so far I think she’s amazing and helps me keep on track with goals and teaching me healthy habits to practice everyday :)
More about Kristine
- 14 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
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.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Kristine Gustafson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932692647.
- LPC · Missouri · 2018002420 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Kristine Gustafson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Kristine is very insightful and a great help!
I haven’t had Kristine for very long, I only had one therapist before her and I was a bit scared to try someone new but so far I think she’s amazing and helps me keep on track with goals and teaching me healthy habits to practice everyday :)
Kristine is a very down to earth, practical, and common sense therapist. She is different from others that I have spoken with in the past. If you are looking for someone a little different contact her.
It's kinda hard to write a fair review when I've only had 2 sessions with Kristine. However, I will say my expectations and experience have been nothing but positive so far. I find her knowledgeable and easy to open up and talk to. She attentive and helpful in suggestions for me and my interests and I would recommend her to anyone looking for Better Help.
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.
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!
Kristine has helped provide clarity and validation to my emotions. She is easy to talk to and is a great listener.
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
Kristine is professional and insightful. I enjoy our sessions.
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
She's great!
Over the few months of weekly sessions, Kristine has been amazing! She listens, challenges you and helps you work through problems. She’s very kind and understanding and I couldn’t ask for a better therapist! Thank you so, so much. ❤️
Great therapist, teaching me things and ways of looking at myself I hadn't thought of before. Really helping me along with making meaningful changes in my life. Great to talk to and is understanding.
She gets to the bottom of the issues and concerns so quickly, and she’s so quick-witted that it leaves me shocked sometimes, in the best possible way. No matter what the problem is, she is able to help me find a way to resolve it and make peace with it. Very thankful for her support and happy that I have chosen her to be my therapist
Kristine Gustafson has been the best therapist and a great listener all while very helpful on how best to navigate my life. I am grateful for her and I hope to be connected with her again
Kristine listens to all my concerns and offers ways I can reframe my thoughts , journaling and worksheets. Also to list three positive happenings in my day.
Kristine has helped me a lot in the last month or so, I seen progress after our first session and continue to see progress.
Kristine is amazing. She's so personable, nice, understanding, listens very well, and has great advice!
Knowledgeable and approachable! Would recommend Kristine to anyone looking into therapy.
Great
Kristine was so kind and down to earth - she was very attuned to what I needed from her and provided many resources and lots of helpful advice. She helped to build my confidence in my strengths and assisted me with seeing all the ways in which I self sabotage. Although our time was short, I appreciate all the help she has given me. I highly recommend her!
She's the best. She listens and is so.authentic and honest.
Excellent!
Kristine as an expert therapist with a heart of gold. :D
She is amazing and I have already referred her to another coworker
Kristine has been so good for me! She’s a great listener and is skilled at helping dive into root causes and ways to heal those. She keeps me accountable on what I need to do to get better and is very responsive when I have questions or concerns about my progress.
Kristine just gets me and understands my situation. I’m very fortunate to have her as my therapist.
Kristine is very knowledgeable. She listens and provides me with the tools I need. She is also down to earth and non judgemental. I am really enjoying our sessions. Thanks Kristine :)
I would 100% recommend Kristine. I’m only a few sessions in and I’m already seeing some improvements in myself. I’ve also gotten to learn a lot more about myself, which is helping me understand myself a lot better. She’s very kind, friendly, caring and gives excellent guidance.
Very kind and understanding
Kristine has been a great help to me. Because of her I feel like I am able to forward in a more positive way.
I believe Kristine to be helpful. Down to earth and very easy to talk with. I enjoy our sessions.
Simply the best therapist I have ever had. She is empathetic, kind and non-judgmental.
Kristine is a good listener and full of advice I would love to recommend her to others
EXTREAMLY helpful, i cant stress enough how much this person has got me on the right path. There is things in my life that i have felt no one would understand Kristine has. strongly recommend her
I haven't had many experiences with professional therapy but it occurred to me very quickly that Kristine was there to help me get through a very difficult time and even continuing to do so is something I wish I could thank her more for. She is excellent as what she does!
Kristine has been amazing and I truly feel as if she hears me and has helped me to realize my own self worth through our sessions. She doesn't just tell me what I want to hear... but she does tell me what I need to hear. I feel like she is very relatable and I feel heard!
Kristine has helped walk me through a very confusing and difficult path in my life. She made me feel safe and helps me feel everything will be ok from the very 1st session. She is patient, caring and full of compassion and kindness for me. The books and worksheet she has sent me helped me navigate my emotions during turbulent time. She is always on my side and she responds to my requests and needs. Thank you Kris for your guidance and care. I'm forever grateful that you chose me.
So far I’ve only had one session with Kristine and we’ve already made several breakthroughs and connections to help me. She’s really easy to confide in. Looking forward to more sessions with her and to better my healing journey.
She is real and true. She doesn’t sugar coat it but she makes sure you feel safe and secure with your thoughts.
I had never done any kind of therapy before so I did not know what to expect, I just knew I needed help. Kristine made all our conversations very easy and she was very natural to speak to. She helped me identify some of my underlying issues that had caused anxiety and depression and helped me work out tactics and skills how to build up my mental health again and how to prevent the same issues in the future. Almost after every session there was a follow up task or worksheet she gave me that helped me stay on track throughout the week so I felt that I actively dealt with my issues even outside the sessions. I highly recommend Kristine for her professionalism and knowledge, and perhaps especially for people who are new to therapy like I was.
Kristine is an absolute pleasure to have as a therapist. Not only is she helping me through some very serious trauma, I'm guaranteed to have a great laugh with her every session. I can't recommend her enough if you're looking for someone with great experience, who is easy going, and can also get straight to the point with facts to back it up.
She is great at what she does, and is very attentive to my needs.
I am thankful for your help in my journey, you’ve been amazing to me. I’m wishing you all the best and promise to implement things that I’ve realized through working with you.
Kristine shows absolutely no judgement and I immediately felt a great sense of relief webchatting/ calling with her. She takes the time to educate you on how the brain works as well as listening which is really healing. If the time difference wasn’t so dramatic I would have loved to continue working with her.
Kristine is very easy to talk to and offers good manageable advice
Frequently asked questions
Does Kristine Gustafson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kristine Gustafson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Kristine Gustafson speak?
Kristine Gustafson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kristine Gustafson have?
Kristine Gustafson has 14 years of experience.
Where is Kristine Gustafson licensed to practice?
Kristine Gustafson is licensed to practice in Missouri.
Does Kristine Gustafson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Kristine Gustafson accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Kristine Gustafson offer?
Kristine Gustafson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Kristine Gustafson?
Kristine Gustafson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Kristine Gustafson?
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