Therapist profile
Kristen Hale, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4478; LCSW, Colorado / 1001
- NPI1366775751
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR methods
About Kristen
Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience based in Hawaii. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and related challenges. She also supports people coping with relationship strain, parenting pressures, addictions, ADHD, grief, and major life changes.
Kristen focuses on building honest therapeutic relationships where people can speak plainly about what’s happening in their lives. She uses clear, practical tools to identify patterns that lead to repeated conflict or overwhelming emotion. Sessions look at how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships interact and what can be shifted to reduce reactivity and regret.
Her work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Those approaches are used to address trauma, impulsivity, mood symptoms, and difficulties with communication. Kristen pays attention to how early relationships and attachment styles affect present-day anger and connection.
She also helps people develop specific skills for handling intense moments, managing panic or mood swings, and rebuilding trust after hurt. Kristen addresses problems like self-harm, substance use, sexual assault and abuse, and complicated family dynamics with a focus on measurable changes and skill practice.
Sessions are offered in English and Kristen accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses. It helps people understand why they may react strongly in close relationships and supports building steadier ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anger, anxiety, and low mood by teaching practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kristen treats the decision as collaborative. She will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps most in practice.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. They can reduce travel, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter setting or during a break at work. Working remotely also makes it practical for international clients to connect with licensed professionals across time zones.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and anger linked to trauma or mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Kristen uses relationship-focused work and practical tools from CBT and DBT to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood issues, and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW with licensure noted in Hawaii and she practices from Hawaii.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.