Kristina Hentges

Kristina Hentges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. She practices in Alaska and also holds LPC credentials in Texas. Kristina focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She works with people who are facing panic attacks, mood problems, or workplace strain. She also supports those dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment feelings, communication breakdowns, and issues around money or life purpose. Kristina talks through relationship challenges including divorce or separation, and she addresses guilt, shame, and struggles with self-love. In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people get through difficult moments and set reachable goals. She prefers to offer counseling by video or audio only. Her style is practical: she brings knowledge and experience, helps people identify steps they can take, and checks progress along the way. Kristina views starting therapy as a courageous decision and aims to provide perspective during hard times. She has worked with clients facing grief, addiction, trauma, and anxiety across different life stages. Her work includes supporting people with social anxiety and intimacy-related problems. People interested in working with her should know she practices in Alaska and speaks English. The first step is to complete the service's matching questionnaire and schedule a session to discuss current concerns and goals. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Background note: Kristina holds LPC credentials in Alaska and Texas and brings a dozen years of counseling experience to her work.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steps. One common approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then replacing them with more helpful patterns to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and difficult memories in manageable ways so people can regain stability and better regulate intense emotions.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Kristina will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan when something is not helping or needs to change.

Practical benefits of meeting over video or audio include fitting sessions into a workday, avoiding travel time, and keeping appointments during busy periods. Audio-only sessions can allow for easier check-ins when a shorter conversation is needed or when bandwidth is limited. If you want to confirm which session types are currently offered, check the session options before booking so you can pick what fits your schedule.