Kristine Gustafson, LPC

Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions. She uses a blend of practical approaches so people can focus on clear goals and daily coping. Her style aims to be warm and straightforward for someone under stress or facing big changes.

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. That mix lets her focus both on patterns of thought and on values-driven action. Clients often work on reducing anxious or depressive symptoms, managing anger, and improving sleep and self-esteem.

Kristine also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She helps individuals facing life transitions such as career shifts, grief, or relationship challenges. Traumatic brain injury is listed as a focus area she addresses alongside other medical and neurological concerns.

Her sessions can include practical skill-building, values clarification, and short-term behavior changes. She uses motivational interviewing to strengthen resolve and client-centered techniques to center each person’s priorities. The goal is to help people return to meaningful day-to-day activities and improved coping.

Kristine works with adults on a range of issues from addiction and ADHD to body image and commitment concerns. She accepts clients in Missouri and with international needs and offers a collaborative approach to map out a plan that fits each person’s life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing new responses to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on what works for each person. Clients set priorities and Kristine pairs methods to match those goals.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are currently offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use skills in real-life situations between meetings so therapy can fit into everyday routines.