Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Kristen Hale, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-4478
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence 1001
- NPI
- 1366775751
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Kristen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
About Kristen
Kristen Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in HI and brings 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar and ADHD-related struggles.
Her approach centers on building a trusting relationship that allows honest conversation. She helps people notice patterns that cause pain and learn new ways to respond. Sessions focus on practical skills for communication, emotion regulation, and day-to-day coping.
Kristen uses a mix of clinical methods to address trauma and ongoing problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for handling strong emotions and impulsivity.
She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current ones. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of her work for processing traumatic memories. These tools are used alongside client-centered conversations to set realistic goals.
Sessions often include skill practice, role-play for better communication, and processing of difficult memories when appropriate. Kristen pays attention to family and relationship dynamics while focusing on what individuals can do in daily life. If someone wants to explore working together, the usual next step is a brief match questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Kristen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms.She also uses EMDR when trauma memories need focused processing. EMDR involves guided techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the distress they cause.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will talk with each person about goals, past experiences with therapy, and what methods feel like a fit. Together they decide whether to focus on skills training, memory processing, or attachment-related work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and daily life. It also allows for shorter check-ins, scheduling across time zones for international clients, and avoiding travel time when coordinating appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is relationship-focused and practical. She combines client-centered conversation with skills-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Hawaii as HI LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions structured and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers