Kristine Kupcha, PhD, LCMHC

Kristine Kupcha, PhD is a licensed mental health professional with 14 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, trauma, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy. She works with clients facing life changes, career concerns, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and struggles around control, purpose, and self-love. Kristine approaches care with respect for each person’s strengths and lived experience, believing that clients are the experts on their own stories and that they already possess resources to support growth.

She practices from a person-centered stance, taking time to understand the whole person—including patterns of behavior, daily habits like diet and physical activity, and individual strengths. This holistic perspective informs collaborative plans to improve quality of life and create sustainable change. Kristine holds a PhD, which is a doctoral degree, and is credentialed as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - indicating specialized training in counseling and clinical practice.

Clients work with Kristine to set realistic goals, develop new coping strategies, and build confidence to pursue a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes empowerment and partnership in therapy, offering practical support as clients take the courageous steps toward meaningful change and mental well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Kristine uses a person-centered approach that focuses on understanding each individual’s values, strengths, and personal goals. This method emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients who are working through self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and motivation challenges to find their own solutions.

She also draws on a holistic framework that considers behavior patterns, daily routines like diet and physical activity, and broader life roles. This perspective helps clients address interconnected issues such as stress, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes by creating practical, sustainable plans that support overall well-being.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kristine works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they trial methods and adjust plans so therapy stays responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Kristine offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or from different locations within the same state. Licensed professionals provide guidance and continuity of care while using these formats to maintain consistent progress and accessibility for clients.