About
My name is Kristine and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Minnesota and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Hawaii. I received my Master of Arts degree in Addiction Counseling: Advanced Practice from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies and I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. My current full time job is as a Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor working with male and female active duty military members. Previously, I worked for nearly 5 years at a recovery center for adult women with co-occurring disorders (a substance use disorder and mental health disorder). I truly enjoy working with people who are willing to put in the work to overcome life challenges so they can become their best self. I have worked with clients dealing with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, substance use, grief/loss, self-esteem, stress management, depression, anger and emotion regulation. In all of my therapeutic relationships my goal is to help my clients feel supported, validated and empowered.
I would describe my counseling style as a mixture of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused while also incorporating motivational interviewing, relational-cultural and trauma-informed techniques. The main tenet in person-centered therapy that I wholeheartedly believe in is that we all have the ability within ourselves for healing, personal growth and self-actualization. I prioritize building and strengthening the therapeutic alliance with each client and serve as a guide on your life journey by providing insight, empathy, support and unconditional positive regard in a non-judgmental way. I meet each client where they are at and individualize care to meet your specific needs and goals.
I am an animal lover. I rescued a dog and a cat years ago that have since made up my little family and are a very important part of my life. I love my family, music, crafts, nature, essential oils, outdoor activities, dancing and Springbok jigsaw puzzles.
I look forward to working with you, getting to know you and helping you become your best self so you can meet your specific goals. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
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Click HereBasic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
7 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LPCC | cc02305 Verify | MN |
LMHC | MHC-694 Verify | HI |
LPCC | CC02305 Verify | MN |
Practice Locations
Mcbh
Kaneohe, HI 96734
Phone Number: (651) 400-0812
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)