Kristine Gustafson, LPC
Narrative-informed counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Kristine Gustafson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who uses a narrative-centered approach alongside practical therapies. She aims to help people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions with clear steps and steady support.
Kristine frames problems as parts of a person's story and works with clients to find different stories that fit better in daily life. Her work draws on narrative ideas plus acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness practices.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on making small, manageable changes that add up. She also brings experience supporting people facing compassion fatigue, chronic illness or caregiving strain. Kristine describes therapy as a collaborative process.
She listens for how a problem shows up in a person's life and then helps name patterns, test new behaviors, and build coping skills. The pace and focus are set by the client's needs and goals. Over 14 years of practice have given her a range of tools for issues like addiction, ADHD, relationship challenges, body image, and career stress.
She also addresses harder-to-name areas such as abandonment, attachment, and commitment concerns. Her style is straightforward and calm, with an emphasis on real-world steps. People who work with Kristine can expect attention to values, practical skill building, and exploration of the stories that shape daily choices.
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, using formats that fit different schedules and needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Kristine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kristine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kristine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kristine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online approaches that reshape your story and build skills
Kristine uses Narrative Therapy to help people see how their personal stories shape daily choices; this method focuses on naming patterns and trying out new stories that feel more helpful. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and encourage small actions that align with what matters, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to change mood and reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristine works with clients to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She combines techniques when helpful and adjusts the plan as progress and life circumstances change.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and face-to-face interaction, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets clients write between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping therapy part of everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kristine help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and parenting strain, plus many related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is Kristine's style of therapy?
Her approach centers on Narrative Therapy combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered work to reshape personal stories and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristine has 14 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, chronic disease management, and life transitions.
Where is Kristine licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Missouri, listed as MO LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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