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Kristine Edstrom, LPCC
Minnesota
LPCC counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kristine
Kristine Edstrom is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with nine years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Her work also addresses addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Kristine uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She listens to what feels most urgent and then focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings. Sessions often look at unhelpful thoughts, patterns of behavior, and skills for managing strong emotions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and adjust thinking habits that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s priorities, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect daily functioning and relationships. The goal is practical skills people can use in real life.
Kristine aims to make the work clear and doable. She helps people set small goals and track what changes after trying new strategies. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching steps to schedule a first session and discuss fit and next steps.
Online sessions and therapeutic approaches
Kristine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small experiments to change thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety or depression.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the person’s priorities so goals come from what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need concrete tools for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristine will discuss options and help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss format preferences during the first meeting to choose what will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar, life changes, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and to try practical alternatives during day-to-day life.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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