- Experiential and skills-based
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Focus on day-to-day goals
About Kristine
Kristine Donaldson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. She brings 14 years of experience as a clinician helping people navigate difficult times. Kristine focuses on issues like depression, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue, and she also helps with career stress, relationship struggles, and money and financial issues.
Kristine aims to build a respectful, trusting relationship before moving into treatment planning. She uses approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based techniques. Sessions are paced to reflect each person's goals and comfort level.
In sessions Kristine talks through current problems and practical steps people can take between meetings. She works on skills for managing anxiety, handling strong emotions, and improving communication. For grief and trauma she blends processing work with coping strategies that help day-to-day functioning.
She also helps people facing struggles with addiction, compulsive behaviors, and workplace stress. For money and financial issues Kristine helps explore beliefs, habits, and feelings that make financial decisions hard, and she supports clients in setting realistic goals.
Kristine welcomes questions about the approach and how therapy might fit into daily life. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the Start Therapy flow and schedule a first meeting based on the matching process.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Kristine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on clear steps and homework to practice new habits between meetings.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for processing traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions. EMDR in therapy guides clients through steps that help reduce the distress tied to past events while building coping resources.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, past experiences, and preferences to choose whether CBT, EMDR, DBT techniques, or mindfulness fits best. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as needs change.
If you are planning remote sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow focused skill practice between meetings and steady follow-up after an intense session.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kristine address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue, as well as workplace and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe Kristine's therapy style?
Her style combines skill teaching with deeper processing. Sessions mix practical tools for daily life with focused work on emotions and trauma.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kristine has 14 years of experience as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for Kristine's services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.