Kristine Donaldson , LCSW

Kristine Donaldson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and issues with self-esteem and career stress.

She emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and respect as the foundation for developing a treatment plan tailored to each person’s needs. Kristine draws on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients develop coping skills, process painful experiences, and pursue meaningful change.

Kristine aims to create a collaborative, compassionate environment where clients can strengthen resilience and take practical steps toward their goals. She focuses on empowering people to move forward with greater clarity, coping strategies, and self-compassion.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Kristine integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with overwhelming reactions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing of traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact, often benefiting people with a history of trauma or abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kristine is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access licensed professionals from different locations within Illinois, and use communication formats that suit individual rhythms and daily responsibilities.