About Me
Hi, my name is Kristine! I use she/her pronouns and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My journey to becoming a therapist started with my own healing and a strong belief in the importance of mental health support. Before becoming a therapist, I was a performer, dance artist, and yoga instructor. Outside of my work as a therapist, I love to cuddle up with my two cats (see below), dance, bake, read, listen to music and spend time in nature.
I look forward to meeting you!
My Credentials:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): Oregon C7331, Minnesota 02869
Registered Dance/Movement Therapist: R-DMT #2599
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Somatic Counseling (Body Psychotherapy and Dance/Movement Therapy): Naropa University in Boulder, CO.
My Approach and Values
My approach to counseling starts with a belief that healing happens within a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental relationship. I use present moment awareness and mindfulness to help clients recognize old patterns as they occur and guide them to make choices more aligned with their goals.
My clients tend to have a history of complex trauma or developmental trauma that impacts both their relationships with others and their relationship with themselves. In our work together, we focus on uncovering the underlying issues impacting present day life such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and identity development.
From a somatic (body-centered) perspective, I believe the body and the mind are intimately linked and I incorporate body awareness as a path towards greater self-awareness. When working with the body, I use trauma-informed approaches and I respect your past experiences, your body, and honor the pace at which you heal best. Rather than assuming that I’m the expert of your experience, I take an approach in which we work to uncover your body’s own inherent wisdom.
My work is also informed by a social justice oriented, feminist, and anti-oppression lens and I believe that the systems in which we are a part of impact all areas of our lives, inside and out. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex positive, and I recognize the complexities of sexuality and identity. I am also body/size inclusive and believe in Health at Every Size (HAES).
Therapeutic Modalities:
(Click on the links to learn more about each modality)
At my foundation, I am a somatic therapist and earned my masters degree in Body Psychotherapy and Dance/Movement Therapy at Naropa University in Boulder, CO.
I am trained in level one of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), which is a somatic (body-based) approach to help heal trauma and attachment issues. SP is a holistic approach that includes somatic, emotional, and cognitive processing and integration.
As a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), dance/movement therapy informs my overall approach as a therapist. I believe in the importance of both verbal and non-verbal expression, which can show up in subtle ways. Dance/movement therapy is considered an expressive arts therapy and I love to incorporate a wide variety of creative expression during the therapeutic process.
My approach also draws from DBT, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and polyvagal theory. As a practiced meditator and Buddhist, I weave mindfulness throughout my work with clients.
Dorothy and Jane, my co-therapists
To schedule an initial session or if you have questions, please reach out:
