Kristina Hentges , LPC

Kristina Hentges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 12 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in Alaska and Texas. As an LPC, she holds a credential that indicates formal training and licensure to provide professional mental health counseling. Kristina approaches counseling as a collaborative journey, walking alongside individuals as they face anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and related challenges.

Her practice emphasizes helping people develop tools and strategies to navigate difficult emotions, repair relationships, and pursue meaningful goals. She has supported clients through issues including panic and mood disorders, attachment and intimacy concerns, communication difficulties, and the emotional aftermath of separation or loss. Kristina values the courage it takes to seek a new perspective and frames therapy as a space to build resilience, reduce shame, and cultivate self-compassion.

Kristina prefers to provide counseling via video or audio sessions, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She aims to combine practical guidance with empathetic support to help clients move toward clearer purpose and healthier relationships.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Kristina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and relational understanding. One approach centers on teaching coping and regulation skills to manage stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms - these techniques help people reduce distress and respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Another focus is on relational and trauma-informed work that addresses attachment, intimacy, and communication patterns; this helps clients explore how past experiences shape current relationships and supports healthier connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristina collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time, combining skill work and relational exploration in ways that fit the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and remote locations. Video calls and phone sessions enable real-time conversation and nonverbal cues, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to stay engaged between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without travel, allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and daily routines.