Kristine Gustafson, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy

About Kristine

Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions. Kristine also assists clients dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to identity and relationships.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different responses, and build day-to-day coping tools.

Kristine often supports people with attention differences, attachment concerns, body image and eating issues, and stress tied to work or caregiving. She also works with those facing grief, addiction, sleep difficulties, and major life change. Social anxiety and phobia is one of the listed focus areas she addresses.

In session, Kristine encourages straightforward conversation about what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She helps clients identify small, achievable steps and practices they can use between meetings. The work is collaborative and paced to match what each person can manage.

Kristine accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and cost details through the site’s matching process.

How her approaches fit into online work

Kristine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning to move toward them despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help people who avoid social situations or who feel stuck by fear. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristine will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what fits and what changes are needed.

Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose not to be on camera if that helps them stay comfortable. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to suit each person’s daily routine and responsibilities.

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 fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment 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 shameHoardingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood 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 issues Workplace 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

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and many life transitions including caregiving and chronic illness challenges.

What approach does she use in sessions?

Kristine blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide practical work and skill building.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience as a counselor working with a broad range of concerns from anxiety to compassion fatigue.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking through the site's matching process.

How does cost work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the matching process for exact fees.

How do I begin working with her?

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