Kristine Bartos, LCSW

Kristine Bartos, LCSW, brings a clear, action-focused approach to therapy. She centers work on helping people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Kristine describes her style as warm and encouraging while still aiming for concrete progress. She invites collaboration and practical steps that fit into everyday life.

Her practice rests heavily on cognitive behavioral ideas - learning the feedback loops that keep problems going and building skills to change them. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when early experiences seem relevant to current struggles. Mindfulness practices and an interest in neuropsychology appear when they can help people notice patterns and calm intense reactions.

Kristine emphasizes short-term coping skills alongside longer-term reflection. That means learning tools to manage symptoms now while also looking at the stories that shape reactions. Her goal-oriented way of working pairs a welcoming tone with structured skill-building and measurable steps.

She has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and three years of post-licensure practice as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida. Much of her background is in medical settings where she provided counseling and crisis intervention for people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, and serious medical challenges.

People who want practical strategies and clear goals often find this style helpful. Kristine encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Kristine uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT often focuses on concrete steps and practice between meetings, which can fit well with online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her approach and helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when thoughts and feelings are difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kristine will talk with clients about goals, try approaches, and adjust plans together. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to emphasize as therapy progresses.

If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find that learning skills, practicing exercises between meetings, and reviewing progress work well in a remote format when scheduled thoughtfully.