Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 41 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Parenting, Self Esteem and 5 more.
Kristine Augustine
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York, with more than 15 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
Parenting
Self Esteem
Other specialties
ADHD
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $105 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
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
Location
Virtual
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.
10 ratings with written reviews
May 4, 2026
I felt her approach to my situation was geniuous. She offered solutions to the problem and offered good criticism to the motive of the behavior
Verified client, age 45-54
February 4, 2026
Kristine you are an absolute angel and wealth of knowledge, resources, and support. First session and I hitting the ground running on feeling the empowerment of reclaiming my life and my situation at hand right as my mind was about to turn to a dark and dangerous place. Thank you so much and I look forward to working with you until I am recovered.
Verified client, age 25-34
December 16, 2025
This was my first time ever in therapy, and it was such a positive experience, Kristine created a safe welcoming space where I felt comfortable opening up. I left the session feeling hopeful and understood. I'm grateful that I found her.