LPC, 7 years of experience
Hello! My name is Kristine. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with experience providing therapeutic services to adults, children, and couples. My experience spans several areas, including domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, family and relationship challenges, learning challenges, problem-solving skills, building resilience skills, career and vocational guidance, anger and stress management, emotional triggers, and life and resilience skills. My therapeutic treatment approaches are Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My educational foundation is a Master's in Psychology, a second Master's in Psychology specializing in Family, Couples, and Individual Psychotherapy, and I will complete the Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program in 2026. As a Therapist and Registered Nurse, I have a holistic approach. I have focused training and experience in many areas, including working with children in elementary school, inmates, and family violence prevention services. I have extensive experience with group counseling, individual counseling, couples and family counseling, and military services. I am a 24-year Air Force and Army Veteran with three combat deployments, and I bring a unique understanding of deployments and family separation. I stay current on the latest techniques and theories to provide the best services for my clients. In the very near future, I will be able to provide you with both therapeutic and medication support, reducing the number of providers and referrals needed to meet your healthcare needs. I am here to help, and I look forward to being a part of your journey.
In our first session, we will start with brief introductions and then explore specific challenges you face. This will help develop a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I am also a registered nurse, which allows me to provide better holistic care. I am able to discuss a variety of health concerns and provide insight into both mental and physical health.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages. My top specialties are depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. However, I have experience working in many areas, such as grief, self-harm, PTSD, codependency, addiction, and ADHD, to name a few.
1 rating with written reviews
June 26, 2025
I have done therapy on and off for years and Kristine has been a God sent. She is an amazing therapist and is there for her clients. My husband has never been a fan a therapy but has shown up each week and has felt successful after each session.
Kristine Benson offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
I use narrative, solution-focused, family, couples, and individual treatment methods, to name a few. The goal is to use the style best suited for the client and their needs.