Kristen Hale, LCSW - Therapist in Hawaii

About Kristen

Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, dealing with mood or trauma-related problems, or facing parenting and relationship challenges. Kristen is based in Hawaii and communicates in English, and she accepts international clients for remote work.

Her style centers on building a trusting, honest relationship. She focuses on clear communication and practical skills you can use between sessions.

Background and approach

Kristen draws on a mix of therapies to address symptoms and patterns that keep coming up in everyday life. Kristen uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful thoughts.

She also applies attachment-based ideas to explore how early bonds shape current relationships, and she uses EMDR when trauma memories are part of the problem. Sessions include skill practice, reflection, and step-by-step change plans. Her background includes work across mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, grief, and a wide range of family-related issues.

The Hawaii Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential appears as HI LCSW LCSW-4478 and she also holds CO LCSW 1001. These licenses reflect her clinical training and experience. Therapy with Kristen often focuses on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and developing healthier routines.

She supports people through life changes and helps them build better patterns over time.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Kristen commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions typically include practice exercises and small homework tasks that translate well to video or phone meetings.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT skills are practical and can be introduced, practiced, and reinforced through text or video between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used when trauma memories are part of the problem. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories and can be adapted for remote formats when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods feel most helpful, and then tailor the plan collaboratively. Sessions often combine skill teaching, talk therapy, and tasks to practice at home.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from clinics. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins and skill coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to maintain momentum and keep therapy integrated into daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kristen address?

She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach emphasizes a trusting relationship, clear communication, and practical skill building. Sessions mix reflection with concrete strategies to use outside of therapy.

How long has she been practicing?

Kristen has 18 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mood, trauma, and family-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is based in Hawaii and holds the Hawaii license HI LCSW LCSW-4478 and the Colorado license CO LCSW 1001.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for remote work.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Abandonment
Addictions
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Anger management
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Bipolar disorder
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Coping with life changes
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intimacy-related issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Hawaii, Colorado
Languages: English

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