My therapist immediately made me feel at ease discussing my issues and was able to help identify and dissect the background to my problems.
Kristine Vazquez, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kristine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Kristine. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Kristine is such a great support. I really appreciate all her hard work. She never makes me feel weird or stupid. I am so happy she is my counselor.
More about Kristine
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LCPC
"Is it normal to be sad this long? Everybody worries about something, right? Why is it so hard for me to leave this unhappy relationship? How do I stop being so angry all the time? Why can’t I stop my addiction? … What’s wrong with me? "
These are questions that at one point or another I’ve heard my clients ask and I work towards assuring them that: 1) there is nothing wrong with you; and 2) I do not know what you SHOULD do, BUT I will definitely help you figure out what will work best for YOU.
My role as your therapist is to support, teach, and encourage you as you go through your learning process without judgment. I use Brief CBT (12 sessions model), DBT and Motivational interviewing interventions, through LIVE PHONE sessions, to work with individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including: depression, poor self-esteem, anxiety difficulties, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, addictions, and trauma. I have experience providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and youth. I use the techniques and skills that I learned through my master's program in clinical counseling, with a focus on trauma, and years of experience to facilitate your evolution of self. This is done through setting goals and increasing your emotional intelligence. Through live sessions we are able to have the most effective level of communication and therefore yielding timely positive progress. Text/ messaging communication is used to augment live video/phone sessions. My goal is to help you start feeling better as soon as possible.
Now, research shows that the relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important indicator of a positive outcome. I am direct but compassionate and relaxed yet professional. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based interventions/ techniques we will work together to increase your insight on patterns of negative thinking and behaviors that impact your daily life. By providing you with practical strategies and techniques, that you can apply to life’s daily challenges, you will begin to feel more empowered to make the needed long term changes.
These are some tips that will help you be successful in psychotherapy:
• Remember that therapy is not a ‘Magic Pill’ (meeting once a week for a video session and then pushing it out of your mind, leads to very slow progress)
• Be patience with yourself (feeling better will take practice)
• You are your own expert (the more I learn about you, the more I can be of assistance)
• Know that therapist help you learn how to solve your problems, rather than solving them for you
Making the decision to seek therapy is the first step to saying that you deserve a happier, more fulfilling life. I can assure you that if you commit yourself to the treatment experience and are receptive to implementing evidence-based interventions, you will have the outcome from therapy that you desire. I am here to support you in your personal evolution to a better version of yourself.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Kristine Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427594522.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180.011141 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Kristine Vazquez
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
My therapist immediately made me feel at ease discussing my issues and was able to help identify and dissect the background to my problems.
Kristine is such a great support. I really appreciate all her hard work. She never makes me feel weird or stupid. I am so happy she is my counselor.
Kristine is exactly the person I needed at the time that I needed her. She is sweet, so warm and very understanding. She challenges me when needed but always in a constructive way. Her feedback, ideas, advice and interventions are always useful. I know I will continue to have a tough self-recovery journey ahead but I look forward to going through it with her as my support.
Kristine is a genuinely warm person who I've found it easy to build a rapport with. She's supportive, knowledgeable, and I trust her to help me get to where I'd like to be in a safe and sustainable way. I always leave our sessions feeling like I've learned something about myself.
Kristine is awesome! She has been very helpful!! I am so happy she is my counselor; I couldn't have asked for anyone else.
Profesional, atenta, humana y con mucha experiencia.
Kristine has been instrumental in the process of improving my mental health and I'm really grateful for her guidance and support.
Kristine made my great life possible, I just don’t know what better recommendation to give than that. She’s practical and supportive. I’ve gotten better in ways and to a degree that I never thought possible with her guidance.
I find Kristine to be extremely knowledgable. She helps keep me on track and calls me out when I need it. She has been able to help me so much over the time we have been having treatments together. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Kristine is the best clinician I have ever worked with. She is so professional but friendly at the same time, and I feel very confident in her skills. She always asks me what I need out of our session and she gives me the tools I need to feel more in control. Every week, she helps me see and acknowledge my progress so I can keep going despite the setbacks. After years of dealing with depression and anxiety, I finally feel like I have found the right person to help me heal. I feel so proud of what she helped me accomplish so far, and that gives me hope for the future.
Kristine has been such a life-saver for me. I can definitely see the immense progress I've made from when I first started working with her, to now. All I have learned through her counselling has been proven and tested to work. Plus, she is a very positive and grounding influence on me. Definitely the best therapist I have ever had. I feel very lucky to have found her.
Kristine is a balanced therapist. Keeping me accountable, without judgement. While also listening to what I think are the problem areas I need to work on.
Kristine has been amazing at allowing me the space and teaching me tools to help manage situations better, and shoot for a more positive future.
Kristine is a wonderful counselor - she gives you the foundations to learn to help yourself step by step, at a rate you're comfortable with, building each week to help get you to a place of ease in your life. I was very nervous about the efficacy of online therapy, but she has been so warm and wonderful and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
I've only had one session with Kristine and she's been incredible. I've already recommended her to two friends.
Kristine is the best therapist I have had in my entire lifetime of receiving therapy. She listens, understands, and guides me to figure out for myself how to deal with situations while at the same time, and often most importantly, taking care of myself. I'm eternally grateful for everything I have learned.
After many years convincing myself that I could self-regulate or can handle my emotions without help, I realized I shouldn't have to. I'm so happy I found BetterHelp and even more that I was connected to Kristine!! Kristine has an incredible ability to listen and hear things you don't even know you are saying. She is patient, understanding, encouraging, empathetic, but she also pushes me to see and learn things I may be unwilling to. Kristine has given me tools I can use daily and helped me understand this is all a process, and I am on a constant path of growth and learning. I could not be more grateful for Kristine and her support.
Kristine was really great to work with, and the strategies that we discussed and worked together on have really made a positive change in my life.
Kristine is great! She is always very involved and very patient!
Kristine is an absolute blessing, I've told her way too many times how happy I feel to have found her. In the few short months I've been speaking with her, she's helped me so much. I honestly can't fully express how grateful I am to her and excited to continue on as we have been.
Kristine is so supportive and understanding. She has helped me so much in our sessions. Her honesty is refreshing and I feel comfortable in opening up to her about what I am struggling with or going through.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kristine Vazquez offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kristine Vazquez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Kristine Vazquez speak?
Kristine Vazquez speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Kristine Vazquez have?
Kristine Vazquez has 10 years of experience.
Where is Kristine Vazquez licensed to practice?
Kristine Vazquez is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Kristine Vazquez accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Kristine Vazquez accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Kristine Vazquez offer?
Kristine Vazquez offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Kristine Vazquez?
Kristine Vazquez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Kristine Vazquez?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.