At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4478; LCSW, Colorado / 1001
- NPI
- 1366775751
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Attachment focus
- Skills oriented
About Kristen
Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship struggles. Kristen aims to create a calm, straightforward space where clients can speak honestly and start making steady changes.
She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation that fits their life. Kristen also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early connections affect current relationships. Her work includes practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage strong emotions and reduce unhelpful patterns.
Kristen has worked across different settings and brings 18 years of clinical practice to sessions. She supports people coping with grief, parenting strain, self-harm, panic, bipolar mood swings, and the aftermath of sexual assault and abuse. She also addresses issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication struggles.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions typically focus on real-life tools, clearer communication, and steps that clients can try between meetings. Kristen encourages people to take small, practical steps and to notice what works for them.
Kristen practices in Hawaii and offers services in English. She accepts international clients. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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How Kristen’s approaches translate to online therapy
Kristen often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to build practical reasons to move forward. Motivational Interviewing is conversational and focused on a person's goals, which can make it useful for issues like addictions, behavior change, or low motivation.
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current bonds. This approach helps people understand emotional responses and improve how they relate to others. Kristen pairs these with Client-Centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective and pace of progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and she adjusts tools and pacing to what the client prefers.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before you book. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a range of techniques over distance to teach coping skills, practice communication, and track progress between sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
18+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kristen help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and mood disorders among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Kristen uses honest conversation, motivation-building, and skill practice to support change.
What is her professional experience?
Kristen has 18 years of clinical experience working in a variety of care settings and situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as HI LCSW and CO LCSW, and practices in Hawaii.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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