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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 35 ratings

Kristine Augustine

LMHC, 14 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York, with more than 14 years of experience in psychotherapy in various outpatient clinical settings. I work with clients of various ages with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. My therapy style is warm and interactive, and I meet clients where they are at. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, art, humanistic, solution-focused, and mindfulness. I will tailor our conversations and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and personal goals. I am aware of how difficult it can be to reach out for help. It takes courage to seek support from others and recognize you don't need to do it alone. I hope to help you on your new journey towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take the first steps towards change, I am here to support and empower you at this time.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, build rapport through self-assessments and explorations, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. I will give time to explore any questions you may have about the process. We may explore previous therapeutic experiences and your fears with therapy, your learning style, and your personal goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with children, families and adults for years, I've developed an individualized approach for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and create a tailored plan that builds your confidence and skills set for improved mental health.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health as starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary for sure. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows my clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, sadness, self-esteem, and/or self-care. I focus on helping my clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve quality of life, as well as coping skills to tackle stressors that come your way.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Parenting

Other specialties

ADHD
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Self Esteem
Women's Issues

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Its helped many clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

New York

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $95 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 35 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

August 14, 2025

This is my first experience doing therapy and Kristine made me feel very comfortable.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Kristine

June 27, 2025

Kristine was very easy to talk to, solution oriented. We had a really good session and I left the session with a couple of tools to try between now and our next visit.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Kristine

February 15, 2025

i like kristine, she listens and gives good advice

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 2 with Kristine