- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered listening
About Kristi
Dr. Kristi Hottenstein is a licensed professional counselor with two decades of clinical experience. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and has practiced in Michigan since 2009. Her work covers stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other issues listed in her background.
She draws on training in counseling and higher education to help people sort through practical problems. Sessions tend to focus on increasing self-awareness and identifying concrete steps a person can try between meetings. She also offers college selection coaching alongside counseling work.
Her approach blends several therapy styles to fit a person's needs. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are paired with client-centered listening. Some clients also use skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage emotion and reduce impulsive reactions.
Dr. Hottenstein emphasizes responsibility and personal choice in managing life changes. She encourages people to notice their values and act in ways that match them. That practical orientation is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo, a master’s in Counseling from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor’s in Sociology from Alma College. She served on the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association board beginning in 2021.
People considering blended household concerns such as stepparenting, co-parenting with an ex, or merging routines may find her experience relevant. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone is adjusting to a major life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping and eating concerns by teaching practical skills to change responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the situation and adjust the plan as needed in future sessions.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit around work, school, or caregiving. They also let people use shorter check-ins when time is limited or choose video when visual cues are helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor the mix of ACT and CBT techniques to what fits a client's blended household concerns and daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Texas, Arizona, California, New Jersey, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other areas listed in her profile, including blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and ACT. Sessions focus on self-awareness and actionable steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience and has been a licensed professional counselor in Michigan since 2009.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.