Kristine Donaldson

Compassionate LCSW offering practical, skill-based care

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Kristine

Kristine Donaldson is an Illinois-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of direct clinical experience. She has spent her career supporting people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and workplace or career-related stress.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes building a respectful, trusting relationship as the foundation for planning treatment that fits each person’s circumstances. Kristine blends evidence-informed methods to help clients develop practical skills and process difficult experiences.

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies to address symptoms, improve coping, and strengthen emotional regulation. Her work also includes attention to issues like self-esteem, communication and control problems, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, personality concerns, and life transitions.

Clients who connect with her can expect collaborative care that focuses on clear goals and useful tools. She offers sessions through multiple online formats and tailors interventions to the needs, preferences, and progress of each person.

How targeted approaches translate to online therapy

Kristine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace stress. She also employs EMDR to support processing of traumatic memories and intense emotional experiences, offering tools to reduce the emotional charge associated with those memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristine works with each person to explore their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then tailors interventions and techniques over time to find the best fit for their needs and progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access therapies and skills training from wherever they are in Illinois, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate strategies into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristine commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, workplace stress, and relationship or family problems.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and skills-oriented, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside DBT, EFT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients build coping strategies and process emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kristine has 14 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field in Illinois.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149.018622.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In which formats are sessions offered?

She provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How is pricing handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English