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Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson

Compassionate psychotherapy blending mind and body

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Remmawii

Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson brings three decades of clinical experience to her psychotherapy practice, combining traditional talk therapy with body-focused techniques to support people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She integrates breathwork, yoga, guided meditation, mindfulness, art, and journaling alongside evidence-informed psychotherapies to help clients calm the nervous system and process emotions held in the body. Born in India and having lived in several Canadian cities before settling in Georgia, she is attuned to cross-cultural dynamics and the varied life experiences people carry.

Her work often centers on restoring connection after abandonment, addressing attachment wounds, and supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress. Kristjanson adapts each plan to the individual, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients explore meaning, rebuild relationships, and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

Remmawii (Karuna) Kristjanson draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to offer practical, online tools for managing distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often using structured exercises and skill-building. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-driven action and accepting difficult internal experiences while developing psychological flexibility, which can help with grief, life transitions, and coping with urges related to addictions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. She works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts a plan that may combine CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed perspectives to address trauma, relational wounds, or recovery needs.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or travel, and they support a variety of communication styles so clients can engage in the way that feels most helpful for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with major life changes, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends talk therapy with somatic tools like breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and DBT to address emotional and behavioral patterns.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and related healing practices.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, listed as GA LCSW CSW002492.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people living in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English