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Kristine Bukala

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Kristine Bukala, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults. She is committed to creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to work through life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their individual needs and goals.


Kristine also has specialized experience providing trauma-informed care and supporting individuals in understanding how past experiences can influence emotional well-being, relationships, and patterns that develop over time. She incorporates education, insight, and practical tools to help clients build resilience and create healthier ways of coping.

My approach to therapy

Kristine utilizes a client-centered and collaborative approach, recognizing that no two individuals experience challenges in the same way. Her work focuses on helping clients better understand the connections between their experiences, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Kristine believes therapy should be a place where individuals feel safe being honest about their experiences without fear of judgment. Her approach balances empathy with practical guidance, helping clients move beyond simply discussing challenges and toward identifying realistic steps that support growth and change. She values working alongside clients to help them gain insight, build on their strengths, and feel more confident navigating life’s difficulties.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of St. Francis
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English