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Kristen Hale, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kristen

Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She centers her work on developing trusting therapeutic relationships that encourage honesty and personal growth, guiding clients to recognize strengths and replace old patterns with healthier ways of living. Her practice draws on a blend of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Client-Centered principles, and Attachment-Based approaches.

Kristen uses these methods to address issues such as self-harm, substance use, mood disorders, grief, intimacy and relationship challenges, and parenting and family conflicts. She also works with concerns related to abandonment, attachment, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress.

Kristen is licensed to practice in Hawaii and maintains experience across a range of clinical settings. She invites prospective clients to explore whether her style and methods feel like a good fit, and emphasizes collaboration and clear communication as keys to lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. CBT sessions focus on concrete strategies and behavioral experiments that translate well to video or phone sessions.

She also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people processing traumatic memories; this approach uses structured protocols to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and can be adapted for remote work with a trained clinician. Attachment-Based Therapy is woven into her work to explore relational patterns and support healthier connections with others by examining how early relationships shape current responses.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, review relevant methods, and select techniques that align with needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time as progress and feedback guide the plan.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapy, teach skills, and provide regular check-ins while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kristen commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and mood-related disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes building trust and authenticity and drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, Client-Centered, and Attachment-Based methods to promote sustainable change.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working with complex trauma, mood disorders, self-harm, substance use, and family and communication problems.
Where is Kristen licensed to practice and where is she based?
She is based in Hawaii and holds the credential HI LCSW LCSW-4478 plus CO LCSW 1001 as documented licenses.
Does she offer services for non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Hawaii, Colorado

Languages

English

What Kristen can help with

Kristen Hale works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Kristen works with trauma related conditions, depression, anxiety, and self-harm.

How Kristen approaches therapy

Kristen's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii.