Therapy for Trauma & Couples

Kristine Owen, LPCA

Kristine is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate in the state of Kentucky with a passion for helping couples/partners and individuals with relationship issues navigate their challenges, including communication, sex addiction and infidelity. She is also equipped and trained to help individuals cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and more. To support Kristine’s passion to work with couples, she is trained in Gottman as it is the most effective evidence-based approach to use with couples and relationship issues as it aim to disarm conflicting verbal communication, increase intimacy, respect, and affection, remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship. In addition to that, Kristine utilizes other various therapeutic modalities, including Gottman Approach, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, strengths-based interventions, and internal family systems therapy, to help individuals regain their sense of self and improve their overall well-being.

When applying those modalities, Kristine believes in a person-centered approach to psychotherapy utilizing empathy, respect, and collaboration with the individual. She creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach, she works alongside individuals to develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.

Kristine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Counseling from Liberty University and her Master of Mental Health Counseling degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. She has a vast experience working in the mental health field working with individuals severe mental health issues to life transitions and relationship issues. In her spare time, she volunteers mentoring teenagers and younger adults transitioning to adulthood. Kristine also enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading, cooking, traveling, and caring for her three dogs