Kristine Bartos , LCSW

Kristine Bartos is a licensed clinical social worker who combines practical skill building with a warm, encouraging therapeutic presence. She emphasizes self-knowledge as a foundation for change, helping people learn how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact so they can act in line with their values despite internal and external distractions. Her practice is grounded in cognitive behavioral methods - focusing on the feedback loops of the behavioral triad - while also drawing on psychodynamic ideas to address unresolved formative experiences and to guide symptom relief.

Kristine integrates mindfulness practices and an interest in neuropsychology when appropriate, tailoring interventions to meet each person where they are. She favors a structured, goal-oriented style that balances a safe, welcoming environment with concrete skill acquisition and measurable progress. Her work with adults and adolescents in medical settings has included counseling and crisis intervention for anxiety, depression, substance misuse, trauma, chronic or life-threatening medical conditions, and adjustment-related concerns.

She holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, earned in 2012, and carries the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which indicates advanced training in social work and clinical practice. Kristine approaches therapy as a collaborative process and seeks to adapt methods to the unique needs and stories of each person she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristine Bartos uses evidence-informed approaches that emphasize practical skill building and deeper understanding of emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many adjustment concerns. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance of experience, offering tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and respond more deliberately to difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, helping people address intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, and relational trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Kristine collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual's circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to access care around work, family, or medical responsibilities and allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are impractical. Kristine uses these formats to deliver structured, goal-oriented treatment while maintaining a supportive therapeutic relationship.