About Kristine

My journey, like yours, has been one of learning to grow through life's challenges. I've discovered how to work through issues, finding growth and freedom with tools for communicating with my spouse, parenting my children, navigating family dynamics and other challenges that hinder my relationships. My life path has given me a passion for helping others connect in respectful and meaningful ways, because I have walked through relational challenges, just like you. 

My straightforward approach will help you process your own life journey in a safe place. You can experience relational restoration and healing from the inside out. I am dedicated to empowering you to find clarity for your life and resolutions for your challenges. My goal is to get to the heart of the matter quickly as I walk with you on your journey. My ideal clients are those that are motivated and are open to learning, growing and are curious.

I offer spiritually-informed care to those seeking this perspective. I will use my training, compassion and your input to create a treatment plan that is right for you. I am a licensed clinical social worker and received my master's degree in clinical social work from the University of St. Thomas. I have completed basic training with 2Restored in faith-based discernment counseling and have been trained by Dr. Bill Doherty at the Doherty Relationship Institute in the model he developed which is Discernment Counseling. I am also a certified Relational Life Therapist (RLT). RLT was created by Terry Real as a straight-forward approach with couples that gets to the core of their behavior in the relationship and strategies to effectively function in their relationship. I am fully trained in Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy Model and use these principals to guide my work with couple's, individuals and families to heal relational trauma. In addition to relational trauma training, most recently I have been trained in ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). ART is an evidence–based psychotherapy that fosters rapid recovery by reprogramming how the brain stores traumatic memories and imagery. Many of my clients report dramatic relief after only 1 ART session.

UPDATE November 2023: I am licensed to provide telehealth therapy in the state of Florida. Please let me know if you are interested in this option.

 I have been married for over 25 years and am the mother of two adult daughters. When not counseling, you can find me drinking a great cup of coffee, exercising, reading, listening to music or hanging with family & friends.