Kristine Mills

Compassionate, strengths-based clinical care

LPCC New Mexico

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kristine

Kristine Mills is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico who works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own lives and aims to build on individual strengths to help people navigate life transitions, manage mood disorders, and address patterns that interfere with wellbeing. With eight years of clinical experience, Kristine blends evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Her work often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused techniques to address emotional regulation, communication, and underlying attachment patterns. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and seeks to support and empower clients as they pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility so people can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based work is used to explore relational patterns and emotional bonds, helping clients understand how early connections influence current relationships and responses.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which techniques or combination of approaches fit best. This allows care to adapt over time as goals evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy with Kristine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home or work, support frequent check-ins when needed, and provide flexibility for people balancing multiple commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and related areas such as body image and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, drawing from cognitive and emotion-focused therapies to help clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with mood concerns, trauma, addiction challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico; her license appears as NM LPCC CCMH0212651.

Which languages are available for sessions?

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

What session formats does she offer?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for care.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English