Therapist profile
Kristen Hale, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with KristenAbout
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Kristen
Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of practice experience, based in Hawaii. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and related concerns such as grief, anger, and ADHD.
She focuses on helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating and coping. Sessions emphasize clearer communication and practical tools to manage strong emotions. She also addresses attachment questions, issues around abandonment or foster care, and difficulties that come from blended family dynamics.
Her clinical work often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift thinking and behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. For trauma work she includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and draws on attachment ideas to understand how past relationships shape current reactions.
Kristen has held LCSW licenses in Hawaii and Colorado. She supports people dealing with panic, mood disorders, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and complex grief. Her practice pays attention to communication problems, impulsivity, and the everyday strain of parenting and family problems.
People who reach out can expect a straightforward, person-focused style that blends skills practice with deeper trauma work when needed. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients; anyone interested should confirm session options before scheduling.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current responses. In practical terms this means talking through patterns that show up in close relationships and practicing different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, addresses traumatic memories through a structured process that can reduce the intensity of painful memories and related reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your history, current concerns, and goals and suggest options. Then you can try approaches and adjust the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. Shorter check-ins or video sessions can be used to review coping skills, practice communication, or work through trauma material depending on what you and the therapist agree will help most.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, anger, bipolar and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with skill-based work from CBT and DBT, alongside attachment-focused and trauma-informed interventions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical practice experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices from Hawaii, with licensure recorded in HI LCSW and CO LCSW.
Does she work in other languages or with overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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