Kristine Edstrom

Compassionate care with practical strategies

LPCC Minnesota

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kristine

Kristine Edstrom is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and work toward practical strategies and emotional healing. With nine years of overall experience, Kristine blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, client-centered techniques, and trauma-focused interventions.

Her style centers on creating openness and trust while helping clients build coping skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and develop tools for managing symptoms and daily stressors. She invites people to take that first courageous step toward greater balance and wellbeing, offering steady support through the therapeutic process.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Kristine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, teaching practical strategies that target symptoms like anxiety and depression. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. She frames treatment as a collaborative process, listening to each person's goals and preferences and adapting methods over time so therapy fits the client's needs and evolving priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options allow ongoing access to licensed professionals and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while learning practical skills and reflecting on progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Kristine supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach combines client-centered care with practical, skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT, along with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques to help clients process emotions and learn coping strategies.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings and has developed a practice that emphasizes openness, collaboration, and skill development for managing symptoms and life changes.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LPCC 2875.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients within the scope of her licensure in Minnesota.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English